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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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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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allegro
[noun]

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

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andante
[noun]

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

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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

Ex: concerto showcased the virtuosity of the trumpet player , who dazzled the audience with intricate melodies .
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duet
[noun]

a piece of music written for two performers

Ex: The duet added a lively touch to the evening 's performance .
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trio
[noun]

a musical piece written for three singers or instruments

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quartet
[noun]

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

Ex: The quartet featured a saxophone , trumpet , bass , and drums .
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quintet
[noun]

a musical piece written for five singers or instruments

Ex: The quintet rehearsed diligently to perfect their interpretation of the challenging piece .
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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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septet
[noun]

a musical piece written for seven singers or instruments

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octet
[noun]

a musical piece written for eight singers or instruments

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nonet
[noun]

a musical piece written for nine singers or instruments

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decet
[noun]

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

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fantasia
[noun]

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

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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

Ex: The organist 's fingers flew across the keys as they played the fugue, each voice weaving in and out with perfect precision .
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march
[noun]

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

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voluntary
[noun]

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

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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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aubade
[noun]

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

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canon
[noun]

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

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chorale
[noun]

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

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a written piece of music marked by significant size and sophistication

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

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etude
[noun]

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

Ex: The composer wrote a series etudes to address specific technical difficulties .
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gavotte
[noun]

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

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

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largo
[noun]

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

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minuet
[noun]

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

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Mass
[noun]

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

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medley
[noun]

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

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nocturne
[noun]

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

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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

Ex: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.
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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

Ex: Handel became a master of oratorio form , writing numerous beautiful and influential works in this style .
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raga
[noun]

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

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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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scherzo
[noun]

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

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

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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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sonata
[noun]

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

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

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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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tone poem
[noun]

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

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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

Ex: The string quartet performed a beautiful rendition of wedding march, setting a romantic atmosphere for the ceremony .
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suite
[noun]

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

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vocal
[noun]

a musical piece that involves singing

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interlude
[noun]

a short performance that is presented between two longer pieces

Ex: The ballet performance had a interlude with a solo dancer .
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intro
[noun]

a short introduction to a literary or musical composition

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score
[noun]

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

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

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vivace
[noun]

a lively piece of music that is fast-paced

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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

Ex: opera tells a tragic story of love and betrayal .
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pavane
[noun]

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

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saraband
[noun]

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

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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

Ex: Baroque composers frequently gigues as the final movement of their suites , providing a lively and exhilarating conclusion to the musical journey .
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