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seventh chord

Music; General music

Four-note combination consisting of a triad with another third added on top; spans a seventh between its lowest and highest tones.

claves

Music; General music

A Cuban clapper consisting of two solid hardwood sticks; widely used in Latin-American music.

opera

Music; General music

Music drama that is generally sung throughout, combining the resources of vocal and instrumental music with poetry and drama, acting and pantomime, scenery and costumes.

vibrato

Music; General music

Small fluctuation of pitch used as an expressive device to intensify a sound.

grand opera

Music; General music

Style of Romantic opera developed in Paris, focusing on serious, historical plots with huge choruses, crowd scenes, elaborate dance episodes, ornate costumes and spectacular scenery.