Classical

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Music; Classical

The period of music history which dates from the mid 1700’s to mid 1800’s. The music was spare and emotionally reserved, especially when compared to Romantic and Boroque music.

theme

Music; Classical

A melodic or, sometimes a harmonic idea presented in a musical form.

prepared piano

Music; Classical

A piano in which foreign objects have been attached to the strings for purposes of producing special sound effects; 20th century.

presto

Music; Classical

A direction in sheet music indicating the tempo is to be very fast.

Twentieth century musical style resembling some of the characteristics of the art movement of the same name. Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring exemplifies many of the common features: persistent ...