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Gavotte

Music; Classical

A 17th century dance written in Quadruple time, always beginning on the third beat of the measure.

Anthem

Music; Classical

A choral setting (often with solo voice parts and organ accompaniment) of an English language religious or moral text, usually for performance during Protestant services; c1550 to present.

Reprise

Music; Classical

To repeat a previous part of a composition generally after other music has been played.

Gesamtkunstwerk

Music; Classical

A concept of art in which poetry, scenic design, staging, action, and music are all seen as aspects of the total scheme.

Antiphon

Music; Classical

A liturgical chant sung as the response to the verses of a Psalm; generally fairly short and simple in style.

Requiem

Music; Classical

Generally speaking, a musical composition honouring the dead; more specially (1) the Roman Catholic Mass for the dead, or (2) other commemorative pieces of analogous intent.