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Crescendo

Music; General music

The dynamic effect of gradually growing louder, indicated in the musical score by the marking "<".

Atonality

Music; General music

Total abandonment of tonality (centering in a key). Atonal music moves from one level of dissonance to another, without areas of relaxation.

Symphonic poem

Music; General music

One-movement orchestral form that develops a poetic idea, suggests a scene or creates a mood, generally associated with the Romantic era. Also tone poem.

Crossover

Music; General music

Recording or artist that appeals primarily to one audience but becomes popular with another as well (e.g., a rock performer who makes jazz recordings).

Koto

Music; General music

Japanese plucked-string instrument with a long rectangular body, thirteen strings and movable bridges or frets.

Symphony

Music; General music

Large work for orchestra, generally in three or four movements.

Crotales

Music; General music

A pair of small pitched cymbals mounted on a frame; also made in chromatic sets.

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