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Music; Classical

A setting of the Biblical hymn of the Virgin Mary (as given in St. Luke) for use in Roman Catholic and Anglican services; 14th century to present.

chamber concerto

Music; Classical

A concerto scored for small orchestra.

stanza

Music; Classical

In songs or ballads, one of several similar poetic units, which are usually sung to the same tune; also called verse.

key signature

Music; Classical

The flats and sharps at the beginning of each staff line indicating the key of music the piece is to be played.

cadenza

Music; Classical

Initially an improvised cadence by a soloist; later becoming an elaborate and written out passage in an aria or concerto, featuring the skills of an instrumentalist or vocalist.

sinfonia

Music; Classical

Term applied in a variety of contexts in different periods; e.g., as a near synonym for 'instrumental canzona,' 'prelude,' 'overture,' and 'symphony.'

keyboard

Music; Classical

(1) Generic term describing a member of the keyboard instrument 'family': i.e., a piano, organ, harpsichord, clavichord, virginal, etc. (2) the arrangement of keys found on such instruments.

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