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allegro

Music; Classical

In a lively tempo (faster than allegretto but slower than presto), or a piece of music (or movement thereof) thus named.

refrain

Music; Classical

A repeating phrase that is played at the end of each verse in the song.

gesamtkunstwerk

Music; Classical

A concept of art in which poetry, scenic design, staging, action, and music are all seen as aspects of the total scheme.

antiphon

Music; Classical

A liturgical chant sung as the response to the verses of a Psalm; generally fairly short and simple in style.

requiem

Music; Classical

Generally speaking, a musical composition honoring the dead; more specially (1) the Roman Catholic Mass for the dead, or (2) other commemorative pieces of analogous intent.

gigue (jig)

Music; Classical

A quick, springy dance often used as the concluding movement to 18th century instrumental suites.

antiphony

Music; Classical

A musical style in which two or more choirs and/or instrumental groups alternate with one another.