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Wind quintet

Music; Classical

A chamber music ensemble consisting of five wind players (usually on flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn), or a composition played thereby.

Pentatonic scale

Music; Classical

A musical scale having five notes. For example: the five black keys of a keyboard make up a pentatonic scale.

Exposition

Music; Classical

The first section of a sonata form movement which presents the main themes to be developed.

Expressionism

Music; Classical

Atonal and violent style used as a means of evoking heightened emotions and states of mind.

Falsetto

Music; Classical

A style of male singing where by partial use of the vocal chords, the voice is able to reach the pitch of a female.

Sextet

Music; Classical

A set of six musicians who perform a composition written for six parts.

Berceuse

Music; Classical

A soft instrumental piece or lullaby, usually in a moderate 6/8 tempo; a lullaby.

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