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Church cantata

Music; Classical

A cantata with religious words, often tied directly to a particular church service, such as the Easter or Christmas service.

Tessitura

Music; Classical

The range of an instrumental or a vocal part.

Clef

Music; Classical

In sheet music, a symbol at the beginning of the staff defining the pitch of the notes found in that particular staff.

Timbre

Music; Classical

Tone color, quality of sound that distinguishes one verse or instrument to another. It is determined by the harmonies of sound.

Classicism

Music; Classical

The period of music history which dates from the mid 1800’s and lasted about sixty years. There was a strong regard for order and balance.

Monophony

Music; Classical

Musical texture in which there is only one line.

Classical

Music; Classical

The period of music history which dates from the mid 1700’s to mid 1800’s. The music was spare and emotionally reserved, especially when compared to Romantic and Boroque music.

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