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Antiphony
Music; Classical

A musical style in which two or more choirs and/or instrumental groups alternate with one another.

Resonance
Music; Classical

When several strings are tuned to harmonically related pitches, all strings vibrate when only one of the strings is struck.

Leitmotif
Music; Classical

A leitmotif is a musical theme associated with a particular character or idea.

Sonata form, sonata-allegro form
Music; Classical

A form developed by the Viennese composers and used in almost all the first movements of their symphonies, sonatas, etc., as well as in some other movements.

Slur
Music; Classical

A curve over notes to indicate that a phrase is to be played legato.

Measure
Music; Classical

The unit of measure where the beats on the lines of the staff are divided up into two, three, four beats to a measure.

Legend(e)
Music; Classical

A piece, usually short, that depicts legendary or mythical characters and/or events; especially popular in the 19th century.

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