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chord

Music; Classical

A grouping of pitches played and heard simultaneously.

tablature

Music; Classical

A system of notation for stringed instruments. The notes are indicated by the finger positions.

music theatre

Music; Classical

Broad term usually used to distinguish smaller-scale works combining song, instrumental accompaniment and dramatic context from more elaborate dramatic productions (e.g., operas, ...

concertante

Music; Classical

When used to modify another form or genre term, this word suggests a greater than usual amount of concerto-like virtuoso display from one or more of the players.

tonality

Music; Classical

The feeling of centrality of one note (and its chord) to a passage of music; as opposed to atonality.

musicology

Music; Classical

The study of forms, history, science, and methods of music.

concertato

Music; Classical

A work for instrumental group and soloist(s), or a small ensemble of soloists with orchestra; 17th and 18th centuries.