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Overture

Music; Classical

A self-contained orchestral piece preceding a stage work or multi-movement vocal work.

Dynamics

Music; Classical

The volume of sound, the loudness or softness of a musical passage.

Viola da gamba/bass viol

Music; Classical

A 6- or 7-string bowed member of the viol family of instruments; similar to the modern cello.

Passacaglia

Music; Classical

An instrumental dance form similar to the chaconne in which there is continuing repetition of a theme usually played in the bass; originated in Spain and became popular in France and Italy during the ...

Ensemble

Music; Classical

The performance of either all instruments of an orchestra or voices in a chorus.

Whole note

Music; Classical

A whole note is equal to 2 half notes, 4 quarter notes, 8 sixteenth notes, etc.

Passion

Music; Classical

A musical setting of the storey of the events leading to the Crucifixion.

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