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Trio

Music; Classical

A composition written for three voices and instruments performed by three persons.

Triad

Music; Classical

Three note chords consisting of a root, third, and fifth.

Notation

Music; Classical

First developed in the 8th century, methods of writing music.

Consort

Music; Classical

A small ensemble for playing and/or singing music composed before c1700, or adjective describing the music (usually with parts for viols and solo voices).

Trill

Music; Classical

Rapid alternation between notes that are a half tone or whole tone apart.

Consonance

Music; Classical

Groups of tones that are harmonious when sounded together as in a chord.

(1) A manner of singing (from the Italian 'beautiful singing') originally exhibited by Italian singers of the late 18th century emphasising smoothness and beauty of sound throughout the full vocal ...