Music - Musical Pieces
Here you will learn some English words related to musical pieces such as "concerto", "sonata", and "nocturne".
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a movement or composition intended to be played at a slow tempo
a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
a piece of music written for two performers
a musical piece written for four singers or instruments
a musical piece written for five singers or instruments
a musical piece written for six singers or instruments
a piece of music written for and performed by ten musicians with individual parts or voices
dynamic marking indicating that a passage should be played loudly or with strong intensity
a classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated
a musical composition written specifically for marching
a musical piece, typically for organ, performed as part of a church service, often before or after the liturgy
a musical composition in moderate triple time, popular in the baroque era
a polyphonic composition in which each voice or instrument enters successively, repeating the main theme after a fixed interval
a musical work that has been created, such as a piece, song, or opus
a piece of instrumental music with light character in various movements, usually written for a small orchestra
an instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill
a piece of music in moderately quick 4/4 time intended for a French dance popular in the 18th century
a short instrumental piece that is performed between the acts of an opera or other musical performance
a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner
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
a musical composition or ceremonial performance based on the texts of the Eucharistic liturgy
a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created
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
a piece of traditional Indian music marked by intervals and melodic patterns, used for improvisation
an instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions
a light and short instrumental piece of music in rapid triple time that is usually part of a symphony or sonata
a short and particular piece of music associated with a specific program or performer
a musical piece written for one singer or instrument
a musical composition for a solo instrument, typically accompanied by piano, in 3 or 4 movements of contrasting keys
a piece of music that has words
a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements
a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements
a piece of music in one movement that is intended for symphony orchestra, telling a story or describing a place or an idea
a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record
a piece of music traditionally played during a wedding ceremony
a musical composition made up of several movements or pieces, loosely connected in theme or style
music composed for one or more singers, typically with instrumental accompaniment
a short performance that is presented between two longer pieces
a written representation of a musical composition, showing parts for different instruments on separate staves
a composition for piano and orchestra, featuring a solo piano part with orchestral accompaniment
a musical composition typically from the Baroque period, featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasted with a larger ensemble
a musical play sung and performed by singers
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
