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Classical music vocabulary

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  • the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect
    harmony
  • a piece of music in three or four parts, either for a piano or for another instrument, such as a violin, sometimes also with a piano
    sonata
  • a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a conductor
    orchestra
  • music sung by a choir with two or more voices assigned to each part
    choral music
  • a long, complicated piece of music for a large orchestra, in three or four main parts (called movements)
    symphony
  • a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation
    composer
  • a tune, often forming part of a larger piece of music
    melody
  • a long piece of music for one or more main solo instruments and an orchestra
    concerto
  • an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce musical sounds
    instrument
  • a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing
    virtuoso
  • to play a musical instrument with someone else who is playing or singing
    accompany
  • a group of musicians who play regularly together
    ensemble