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Music - Musical Pieces

Here you will learn some English words related to musical pieces such as "concerto", "sonata", and "nocturne".

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Words Related to Music
adagio
[noun]

a movement or composition intended to be played at a slow tempo

Ex: Students practiced adagio in their music class to perfect their timing and expression .
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concerto
[noun]

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

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duet
[noun]

a piece of music written for two performers

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quartet
[noun]

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

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quintet
[noun]

a musical piece written for five singers or instruments

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sextet
[noun]

a musical piece written for six singers or instruments

Ex: sextet was performed for the first time in a grand concert hall , and it received a standing ovation .
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forte
[noun]

dynamic marking indicating that a passage should be played loudly or with strong intensity

Ex: The composer instructed the musicians to play the section with forte, emphasizing the dramatic crescendo .
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fugue
[noun]

a classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated

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chaconne
[noun]

a musical composition in moderate triple time, popular in the baroque era

Ex: In the recital , the musician 's rendition of chaconne demonstrated not only technical skill but also a profound understanding of the baroque style .
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etude
[noun]

an instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill

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opus
[noun]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

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oratorio
[noun]

a lengthy musical composition with a religious theme based on the Bible written for orchestra, choirs and singers without using costumes, action, or any scenery

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rhapsody
[noun]

an instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions

Ex: She wrote a rhapsody for solo violin and orchestra , expressing her emotions and experiences through the soaring melodies and rich harmonies .
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solo
[noun]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

Ex: His solo added excitement to the rock band 's show .
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song
[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: song's melody is simple yet captivating .
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symphony
[noun]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

Ex: The composer 's latest work was symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .
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track
[noun]

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

Ex: The track was released as a single before the full album came out .
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a piece of music traditionally played during a wedding ceremony

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interlude
[noun]

a short performance that is presented between two longer pieces

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a musical composition typically from the Baroque period, featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasted with a larger ensemble

Ex: The ensemble 's performance of a newly concerto grosso captivated audiences with its expressive melodies and intricate contrapuntal textures .
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opera
[noun]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

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gigue
[noun]

a type of composition or movement characterized by its lively and energetic rhythm, often featuring intricate melodic and contrapuntal elements

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