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mass/messe (Latin 'Missa')

Music; Classical

The principal religious service of the Catholic Church, with musical parts that either vary according to Church calendar (the 'Proper') or do not (the 'Ordinary').

chamber orchestra

Music; Classical

A small orchestra.

string quartet

Music; Classical

A chamber music ensemble consisting of four players (usually on two violins, viola and cello), or a composition played thereby.

mazurka

Music; Classical

A moderately fast Polish country dance especially popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

chamber symphony

Music; Classical

A symphony for small orchestra in which the players are assigned chamber music-like parts.

string quintet

Music; Classical

A chamber music ensemble consisting of five players (usually on two violins, two violas and cello), or a composition played thereby.

messe

Music; Classical

See mass.

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