glossary Flashcards
1
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cadenza
A
- improvised passage performed by soloist/groups of soloist
- place at the end of piece
- display of vitusity
2
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CANTATA
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choral composition with instrument
typically in several movements
3
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exposition
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1st part of composition that states the theme that will be developing throughout the piece
4
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largo
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a very slow tempo
5
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minuet
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slow ballroom dance for 2 in triple time
6
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rceptilation
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- repeats earlier themes
- usually at the end
7
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rondo
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- alternates main thrme and contrasting theme
- usually founf at the final movement of sonata or concerto
8
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scherzo
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- vigorous,light and playful composition
- comprising movemnt in sonata or symphony
9
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singspiel
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- 18th german musical comedy
- featuring songs as dialogue
