1.
Overture:
an instrumental composition preceding and opera, oratorio, or play
7.
Fugue:
a polyphonic composition sung sequentially by two or more vocalists
171.
Fanfare:
trumpeting intro
247.
Andante:
a moderate tempo
307.
Transposition:
changing the key of a composition
341.
Arpeggio:
a chord where the notes are played individually in quick succession
(broken chord)
385.
Crescendo:
an increase in volume
433.
Dissonance:
out of tune, harsh-sounding
533.
Counterpoint:
a dual melody
585.
Serenade:
a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the
open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady
Definitions taken
from or paraphrased from:
Roget's Super Thesaurus, 2nd ed., 1998 Marc McCutcheon
except "serenade" from www.dictionary.com
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