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