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chance music

Music; Classical

A type of contemporary music in which certain elements, such as the order of the notes or their pitches, are not specified by the composer but are left to chance.

string sextet

Music; Classical

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

medley

Music; Classical

Often used in overtures, a composition that uses passages from other movements of the composition in its entirety.

chanson

Music; Classical

French for 'song'; in particular, a style of 14th-16th century French song for voice or voices, often with backing instrumental accompaniment.

string trio

Music; Classical

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

melisma

Music; Classical

Several notes sung to a single syllable.

chant

Music; Classical

A way of reciting words to music, generally in monophony and generally for liturgical purposes, as in Gregorian Chant.

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