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Conductus

Music; Classical

Entirely newly composed music used to set verse of a religious nature, though not necessarily drawn from the liturgy.

Tremolo

Music; Classical

Quick repetition of the same note or the rapid alternation between two notes.

Octave

Music; Classical

Eight full tones above the key note where the scale begins and ends.

Continuo/basso-continuo

Music; Classical

Bass line accompaniment by two or more instruments in which one instrument (cello, bassoon, etc.) plays the bass line and the second (usually keyboard) fills in harmonies above it; characteristic ...

Trio sonata

Music; Classical

A chamber music form for two featured instruments and continuo accompaniment; especially popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Obbligato

Music; Classical

An extended solo, often accompanying the vocal part of an aria.

Continuo (basso continuo)

Music; Classical

A set of chords continuously underliying the melody in a piece of baroque music; the instruments playing the continuo, usually cello plus harpsichord or organ.