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swing

Music; General music

Jazz term coined to describe Louis Armstrong's style; more commonly refers to big band jazz.

cowbell

Music; General music

Rectangular metal bell that is struck with a drumstick; used widely in Latin-American music.

pizzicato

Music; General music

Performance direction to pluck a string of a bowed instrument with the finger.

art rock

Music; General music

Genre of rock that uses larger forms and more complex harmonies than other popular styles; occasionally quotes examples from classical music. Also progressive rock.

keyboard instrument

Music; General music

Instrument sounded by means of a keyboard (a series of keys played with the fingers). The most commonly recognized keyboard instruments are the piano, organ, harpsichord and synthesizer, a recent ...