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chant/plainchant

Music; Classical

Monophonic music used in Christian liturgical services. It is sung in unison and in a free rhythm, and as a style probably dates from the first century of the Christian era.

mezzo

Music; Classical

The voice between soprano and alto. Also, in sheet music, a direction for the tempo to be played at medium speed.

choir

Music; Classical

Group of singers in a chorus.

symphonic (or 'tone') poem

Music; Classical

A descriptive orchestral piece in which the music conveys a scene or relates a story; c1850 to present.

microtonal music

Music; Classical

Music which makes use of intervals smaller than a semitone (a half step).

chorale

Music; Classical

German for hymn; also used for a four-part harmonization of a German hymn.

symphony

Music; Classical

(1) An extended piece for full orchestra, usually serious in nature and in several movements; early 18th century to present; (2) a performing group of instrumentalists; i.e., a symphony orchestra.