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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

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

[noun]
allegro

a movement or composition intended to be played at a brisk lively tempo

[noun]
andante

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

[noun]
concerto

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

[noun]
duet

a piece of music performed by two people

[noun]
trio

a musical piece written for three singers or instruments

[noun]
quartet

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

[noun]
quintet

a musical piece written for five singers or instruments

[noun]
sextet

a musical piece written for six singers or instruments

[noun]
septet

a musical piece written for seven singers or instruments

[noun]
octet

a musical piece written for eight singers or instruments

[noun]
nonet

a musical piece written for nine singers or instruments

[noun]
decet

a piece of music written for and performed by ten musicians with individual parts or voices

[noun]
fantasia

a musical composition with an improvised style that does not have a fixed form

[noun]
forte

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

[noun]
fugue

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

[noun]
march

a musical piece in duple or quadruple rhythm that is written to accompany or suggest marching

[noun]
voluntary

an instrumental composition that is written for organ, played during or after a religious service

[noun]
chaconne

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

[noun]
aubade

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

[noun]
canon

a polyphonic composition in which each singer or instrument takes turn in repeating the theme melody after a given duration

[noun]
chorale

a musical composition resembling or including a harmonized Lutheran hymn or psalm

[noun]
composition

a written piece of music marked by significant size and sophistication

[noun]
divertimento

a piece of instrumental music with light character in various movements, usually written for a small orchestra

[noun]
etude

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

[noun]
gavotte

a piece of music in moderately quick ⁴/₄ time intended for a French dance popular in the 18th century

[noun]
intermezzo

a short instrumental piece that is performed between the acts of an opera or other musical performance

[noun]
largo

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

[noun]
minuet

a piece of music set to a formal couple dance marked with triple time rhythm, toe pointing and bowing, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries

[noun]
Mass

a religious ceremony that includes a choral composition with multiple voices and instruments, based on religious texts

[noun]
medley

a set of musical pieces that are performed or sung successively in a continuous tune

[noun]
nocturne

a romantic or dreamy composition written for the piano, dealing with night or evening

[noun]
opus

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

[noun]
oratorio

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

[noun]
raga

a piece of traditional Indian music marked by intervals and melodic patterns, used for improvisation

[noun]
rhapsody

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

[noun]
scherzo

a light and short instrumental piece of music in rapid triple time that is usually part of a symphony or sonata

[noun]
signature tune

a short and particular piece of music associated with a specific program or performer

[noun]
solo

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

[noun]
sonata

a musical composition for a solo instrument, typically accompanied by piano, in 3 or 4 movements of contrasting keys

[noun]
song

a piece of music that has words

[noun]
string quartet

a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements

[noun]
symphony

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

[noun]
tone poem

a piece of music in one movement that is intended for symphony orchestra, telling a story or describing a place or an idea

[noun]
track

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

[noun]
wedding march

a piece of music traditionally played during a wedding ceremony

[noun]
suite

an instrumental musical composition of the 17th or 18th centuries consisting of a series of related keys or a modern rendition of this in several movements

[noun]
vocal

a musical piece that involves singing

[noun]
interlude

a short performance that is presented between two longer pieces

[noun]
intro

a short introduction to a literary or musical composition

[noun]
score

a written or printed version of a musical composition consisting of all the vocal and instrumental sections

[noun]
piano concerto

a composition for piano and orchestra, featuring a solo piano part with orchestral accompaniment

[noun]
vivace

a lively piece of music that is fast-paced

[noun]
concerto grosso

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

[noun]
opera

a musical play sung and performed by singers

[noun]
pavane

a piece of dance music in slow duple rhythm from southern Europe that became popular in England in the 16th century, couples danced to this in elegant attire

[noun]
saraband

music that is intended for a stately Spanish dance in slow triple time with accent on the second beat, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries

[noun]
gigue

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

[noun]
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