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Serialism

Music; Classical

Twentieth century compositional method which employs ordered sets of tones instead of the traditional chordal progressions to create the music.

Isorhythm

Music; Classical

Putting parts of a melody into a repeated pattern to form one strand in a polyphonic work, usually a motet.

Intonation

Music; Classical

The manner in which tones are produced with regard to pitch.

Serenade

Music; Classical

A light and/or intimate piece of no specific form such as might be played in an open-air evening setting.

Chant/plainchant

Music; Classical

Monophonic music used in Christian liturgical services. It is sung in unison and in a free rhythm, and as a style probably dates from the first century of the Christian era.

Mazurka

Music; Classical

A moderately fast Polish country dance especially popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Chamber symphony

Music; Classical

A symphony for small orchestra in which the players are assigned chamber music-like parts.

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