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resonance

Music; Classical

When several strings are tuned to harmonically related pitches, all strings vibrate when only one of the strings is struck.

glee

Music; Classical

Vocal composition written for three or more solo parts, usually without instrumental accompaniment.

appassionato

Music; Classical

A direction to play in an impassioned mood.

responsorial chant

Music; Classical

A type of Gregorian chant in which soloists sing in alternation with the choir.

glissando

Music; Classical

Sliding between two notes.

arabesque

Music; Classical

A short piece of music featuring various melodic, contrapuntal or harmonic decorations.

rhapsody

Music; Classical

Term similar to 'fantasia' applied to pieces inspired by extroverted romantic notions; 19th and 20th centuries.