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Tone

Music; Classical

The intonation, pitch, and modulation of a composition expressing the meaning, feeling, or attitude of the music.

Natural

Music; Classical

A symbol in sheet music that returns a note to its original pitch after it has been augmented or diminished.

Concerto

Music; Classical

(1) Ensemble music for voice(s) and instrument(s) (17th century) (2) extended piece of music in which a solo instrument or instruments is contrasted with an orchestral ensemble (post-17th century).

Movement

Music; Classical

A self-contained section of a larger piece, such as a symphony or concerto grosso.

Toccata

Music; Classical

A piece for keyboard, usually technically demanding, intended as a display for virtuosity.

Concertino

Music; Classical

(1) Soloist group in a concerto grosso (2) a short concerto, usually in free form (19th and 20th centuries).

Concert overture

Music; Classical

An orchestral piece in overture form often relating a deliberate program, but not excerpted from or related to a larger work; especially popular during the Romantic Period.