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imitation, imitative counterpoint

Music; Classical

A polyphonic musical texture in which the various melodic lines use approximately the same themes.

bagatelle

Music; Classical

A short, light instrumental piece of music of no specified form, usually for piano.

round

Music; Classical

A canon where the melody is sung in two or more voices. After the first voice begins, the next voice starts singing after a couple of measures are played in the preceding voice. All parts repeat ...

impromptu

Music; Classical

A short instrumental piece of a free, casual nature suggesting improvisation.

ballad

Music; Classical

A song or song-poem that tells a story, in several stanzas.

rubato

Music; Classical

An important characteristic of the Romantic period. It is a style where the strict tempo is temporarily abandoned for a more emotional tone.

improvisation

Music; Classical

Making up the music as you play.

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