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Rondo
Music; Classical

A musical form where the principal theme is repeated several times. The rondo was often used for the final movements of classical sonata form works.

Hymn
Music; Classical

Sung praise to a deity, meant for communal use and usually in a chordal style.

Magnificat
Music; Classical

A setting of the Biblical hymn of the Virgin Mary (as given in St. Luke) for use in Roman Catholic and Anglican services; 14th century to present.

Stanza
Music; Classical

In songs or ballads, one of several similar poetic units, which are usually sung to the same tune; also called verse.

Lied(er)
Music; Classical

German for 'song(s)'; in particular, a style of 19th century German song distinguished by the setting of texts from the literary tradition and by the elaboration of the instrumental accompaniment.

Carol
Music; Classical

Since the 19th century, generally a song that is in fourpart harmony, simple form, and having to do with the Virgin Mary or Christmas.

Song cycle
Music; Classical

A group of songs performed in an order establishing a musical continuity related to some underlying (conceptual) theme.

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