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leitmotif

Music; Classical

A leitmotif is a musical theme associated with a particular character or idea.

capriccio

Music; Classical

A quick, improvisational, spirited piece of music.

sonata form, sonata-allegro form

Music; Classical

A form developed by the Viennese composers and used in almost all the first movements of their symphonies, sonatas, etc., as well as in some other movements.

libretto

Music; Classical

The text of an opera, either written by the composer of the opera's music, or by someone else (the 'librettist').

caprice/capriccio

Music; Classical

Term describing a variety of short composition types characterized by lightness, fancy, or improvisational manner.

sonatina

Music; Classical

A short sonata, or one of modest intent; especially popular during the Classical Period.

lied(er)

Music; Classical

German for 'song(s)'; in particular, a style of 19th century German song distinguished by the setting of texts from the literary tradition and by the elaboration of the instrumental accompaniment.