20 Terms
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chanson
Music; General music
French polyphonic song, especially of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, set to either courtly or popular poetry. See also Burgundian chanson.
trumpet
Music; General music
The trumpet is the highest pitched member of the brass family; this example illustrates its clear and brilliant sound.
fugue
Music; General music
Polyphonic form popular in the Baroque era in which one or more themes are developed by imitative counterpoint.
saltarello
Music; General music
Italian "jumping dance", often characterized by triplets in a rapid 4/4 time.
nakers
Music; General music
Medieval percussion instruments resembling small kettledrums, played in pairs; of Middle Eastern origin.
