Chapter 11 World of Music

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VARIETY
Music that departs from previously stated themes and creates points of contrast
Cadenza
An unaccompanied passage in free rhythm in which the soloist displays his or her virtuosity
Trenary
Three-part (aba) form
Theme and Variation
An instrumental form in wich a stated theme is followed by a series of variations on that theme
Sonata Form
A structure that composers in the Classical ere used for the first movement of a sonata, symphony, concerto, or string quartet
Subdominant
A chord built on the fourth degree of a major or minor scale
Dynamics
The Loudness level in music
Diatonic
The eight tones of a standard major or minor scale
Concerto
A multimovement work for symphony orchestras
Symphony
A three-movement work for solo instrument and orchestra
Form
The shape or structure of a piece of music
Chamber Music
Works for solo instruments performing together in small ensembles
Modulation
To change from one key to another
Rondo
A musical form consisting of two or more contrasting theme areas, each followed by a return to the opening theme
Tempo
The rate of speed at which music is performed