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A piece of music where the first and third parts are identical and the second contrasts. ABA Form TERM 2 Features a tuneful main theme which returns over and over: A B A C A B A DEFINITION 2 Rondo Form TERM 3 the standard third movement in the four- movement classical symphony DEFINITION 3 Minuet and Trio TERM 4 Tension building section Themes broken into fragmentsmotives DEFINITION 4 Development TERM 5 a kind of broken chord or arpeggiated accompaniment, where the notes of the chord are presented in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest. This pattern is then repeated.[1] The broken chord pattern helps to create a smooth, sustained, flowing sound on the piano. DEFINITION 5 Alberti Bass
the opera blends comedy, melodrama, and supernatural elements. Drama Giocoso TERM 7 Association with a story/poem/idea/scene DEFINITION 7 Program Music TERM 8 repeats music for each verse DEFINITION 8 Strophic TERM 9 is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night DEFINITION 9 Nocturne TERM 10 for use before or during a play DEFINITION 10 Incidental Music
music with a national identity Nationalism TERM 17 Composition for solo voice and piano Linked to vast amount of poetry in this period DEFINITION 17 Art Song TERM 18 New music each verse Sometimes modified strophic form used DEFINITION 18 Through-Composed TERM 19 Artistic style (reality): true to life DEFINITION 19 Verismo TERM 20 1 movement, orchestral, flexible form Also called: Symphonic poem DEFINITION 20 Tone Poem
Non-program music Absolute Music TERM 22 Single part formno large contrasting B section DEFINITION 22 Theme and Variations TERM 23 Incorporated dramatic elements Solo instrument and orchestra functioned as equals Virtuoso playing is subordinate to musical expression DEFINITION 23 Classical Concerto TERM 24 Initial statement of 1st and 2nd themes Entire section usually repeated DEFINITION 24 Exposition TERM 25 tag or tail DEFINITION 25 Coda
Huge orchestrations for operas Requires big voices to be heard Adapted ide fixe Leitmotif
