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plainchant

Music; General music

See Gregorian chant.

atonality

Music; General music

Total abandonment of tonality (centering in a key). Atonal music moves from one level of dissonance to another, without areas of relaxation.

symphonic poem

Music; General music

One-movement orchestral form that develops a poetic idea, suggests a scene or creates a mood, generally associated with the Romantic era. Also tone poem.

crossover

Music; General music

Recording or artist that appeals primarily to one audience but becomes popular with another as well (e.g., a rock performer who makes jazz recordings).

plainsong

Music; General music

See Gregorian chant.

attaca

Music; General music

Attack, proceed without a pause between movements.

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