3 Terms
Contributors in General music
General music
Crescendo
Music; General music
The dynamic effect of gradually growing louder, indicated in the musical score by the marking "<".
Atonality
Music; General music
Total abandonment of tonality (centering in a key). Atonal music moves from one level of dissonance to another, without areas of relaxation.
Symphonic poem
Music; General music
One-movement orchestral form that develops a poetic idea, suggests a scene or creates a mood, generally associated with the Romantic era. Also tone poem.
Crossover
Music; General music
Recording or artist that appeals primarily to one audience but becomes popular with another as well (e.g., a rock performer who makes jazz recordings).
Koto
Music; General music
Japanese plucked-string instrument with a long rectangular body, thirteen strings and movable bridges or frets.
Crotales
Music; General music
A pair of small pitched cymbals mounted on a frame; also made in chromatic sets.
