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| sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying |
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| sequence of notes/chords that close a musical piece |
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| each beat of meter divides naturally into two equal parts |
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| simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms |
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| set of 3 notes that can be stacked into thirds |
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| close correspondence of sounds, harmony |
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| one note at the same time |
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| structure or plan of a piece of music |
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| short musical idea that is recurring during a piece |
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| self-contained part of music, all movements need to be played once |
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| musical instrument that produces sound by making air vibrate |
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| vibrating instrument that produces sound |
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| specifically solo or group singing |
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| 5 piece musical ensemble of brass instruments |
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| support kings gave musicians |
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| a plainchant melody with at least one added voice (middle ages) |
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| fixed song, forming the basis of composition |
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| form of musical movement (Baroque), continuous bass |
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| singers and actors form dramatic piece |
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| text for an extended musical work such as an opera |
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| large composition like an opera used during Lent |
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| Musical narrative that musically tries to show a narrative |
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| melody that a composition is based off |
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| music that is not about anything |
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| section of musical sonata that is repeated throughout |
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| piece written in 3/4 for enjoyment, funny, etc. |
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| extended musical Classical piece scored for an orchestra/ concertband |
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| Italian music form regarding the Italian Opera |
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| difference in pitch between two notes |
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| sequence of notes written to be played simultaneously with a melody |
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| time signature with a triple pulse within each beat |
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| use of simultaneous pitches or chords |
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| first scale degree of a diatonic and tonal center or final resolution tone |
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| moving collection of notes up or down by pitch |
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| simultaneous variation of a single melodic line |
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| repetition of melody in polyphonic texture in different voice |
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| musical form in two related sections |
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| immediate restatement of motif at higher or lower pitch |
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| instrument that makes sound by vibrating |
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| instruments in the wind category |
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| form of classical music for small group of instruments |
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| monophonic unaccompanied sacred song |
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| polyphonic composition based on sacred text and sung without accompaniment |
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| set of texts of the Roman Rite passage |
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| system of seven tones built on tonic key |
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| instrumental introduction to an opera |
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| defined structure with one part being repeated after smaller ones |
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| ordered set of instrumental/orchestral pieces performed in concert setting |
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| Short liturgical composition for organ using a chorale |
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| large musical structure (1st movement, then multiple pieces) |
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| one theme alternates with different episodes |
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| improvised piece played by a soloist |
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| movement marked by regulation of strong and weak elements |
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| harmonic set of 3 or more notes |
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| the character of music based on key that it is played |
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| changing one key to another |
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| two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody |
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| melody with one or more imitations of the melody played after a duration |
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| three sections, third section is usually a repeat |
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| immediate musical creation |
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| volume of a sound or note in every aspect of a given piece |
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| musical instrument that creates sound with vibrating without strings |
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| musical instrument made from brass |
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| musical ensemble of 4 string players |
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| music that is not for God |
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| types of scales coupled with characteristic melodic behavior |
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| musical style that flourished in France |
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| secular vocal music style usually a party song in renaissance |
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| every pair of adjacent notes has identical frequency ration |
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| expressive melodies into structured forms performed by a singer |
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| vocals with instrument accompaniment involving a choir |
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| single soloist accompanied by an orchestra |
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| Bach perfected form style of music |
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| music expansion of theme by varying melodic outline |
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| first part of a musical movement, something to be developed |
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| opposite of cantata because its sung |
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| concepts related to grouping consecutive melodic notes |
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| variety of unexpected rhythms which make part of it off-beat |
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| set of musical notes ordered by fundamental frequency |
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| way melody, rhythm, and harmony is combined |
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| relationship between voices that are independent (Baroque & Ren) |
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| two or more voices sing same melody at different time |
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| phrase repeated at same pitch |
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| quality of musical sound distinct from pitch |
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| instrument that makes sound from vibrating membrane |
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| instrument that is sounded by being struck |
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| recited in parts with response between each part |
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| style of accompanied solo song with a simple vocal line |
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| Doctrine of the Affections |
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| theory of musical aesthetics in Baroque, one affection |
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| singer is allowed to adopt rhythms of ordinary speech |
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| melody to which a hymn is sung (one melody with 3 lower) |
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| form of baroque music where it is passed from soloists to orchestra |
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| short recurring melodic pattern in bass part |
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| process which music is communicated |
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| minuet form used in classical symphony |
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