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Symphony

Music; Classical

(1) An extended piece for full orchestra, usually serious in nature and in several movements; early 18th century to present; (2) a performing group of instrumentalists; i.e., a symphony orchestra.

Minuet

Music; Classical

A graceful French dance of moderate 3/4 tempo often appearing as a section of extended works (especially dance suites) of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Tango

Music; Classical

Argentinian dance danced by couples and marked by strong syncopation, dotted rhythmic figures, and a 2/4 time signature.

Miniature

Music; Classical

A term for a short evocative composition for piano composed in the Romantic Period.

Synthesiser

Music; Classical

An electronic apparatus that generates sounds for electronic instruments.

Accelerando

Music; Classical

A symbol used in musical notation indicating to gradually quicken tempo.

Psalm setting

Music; Classical

Any vocal music setting of the Biblical Psalms (traditionally attributed to King David).

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