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Libretto

Music; Classical

The text of an opera, either written by the composer of the opera's music, or by someone else (the 'librettist').

Caprice/capriccio

Music; Classical

Term describing a variety of short composition types characterised by lightness, fancy, or improvisational manner.

Sonatina

Music; Classical

A short sonata, or one of modest intent; especially popular during the Classical Period.

Legato

Music; Classical

Word to indicate that the movement or entire composition is to be played smoothly.

Canzona

Music; Classical

(1) 16th/17th century instrumental genre in the manner of a French polyphonic chanson, characterised by the juxtaposition of short contrasting sections (2) term applied to any of several types of ...

(1) An extended piece for instrumental soloist (or featured instrument with solo instrumental accompaniment), usually in several movements; in its modern form dating from the early 18th century (2) ...

Music theatre

Music; Classical

Broad term usually used to distinguish smaller-scale works combining song, instrumental accompaniment and dramatic context from more elaborate dramatic productions (e.g., operas, operettas, ballets, ...