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Trobador

A medieval singer/songwriter that wrote in the courtly love tradition.

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Art song

A musical setting of a poem, performed by one singer with accompaniment, often expressing personal experiences and emotions.

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Classicism

A style where European artists copied ancient traditions of Greece and Rome; associated with enlightenment, science, and logic. Happened in the 1740s to 1800s

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Courtly love

Unrequited love or devotion to someone who does not share that devotion.

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Early music

Refers to instruments, voice types, and genres/forms from the middle ages that are non-standard today.

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Common practice era

A familiar style of music we recognize, such as classical and romanticism.

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Chamber Music

Private, recreational music performed at home, published for the aristocracy and upper middle class.

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Salon

A social gathering in women's domain to discuss and learn from professionals; was important for women's education in medieval times.

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Harpsichord

A keyboard instrument that plucks strings to produce sound.

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Fortepiano

A keyboard instrument that uses a hammer to strike the strings to make sound.

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Symphony

A musical work for orchestra intended for a larger public concert presentation.

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String quartet

An ensemble consisting of two violins, a viola, and a cello.

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Wind quartet

An ensemble consisting of a mixture of brass and woodwind instruments.

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Romanticism

A movement emphasizing magic, mysticism, and personal freedom in music, with notable contributions from composers like Beethoven.

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Opera

A theatrical form of music combining singers, acting, scenery, and performance, typically performed with an orchestra.

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Diegetic sound

Sounds that characters and the audience can hear, like dialogue and sound effects.

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Non-diegetic sound

Sounds that characters cannot hear, used to emphasize mood and atmosphere.

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Underscoring

The use of music underneath dialogue to create atmosphere or convey themes.

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Aaba form

A musical structure balancing repetition and contrast, common in classical, jazz, and some modern pop songs.

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Minuet

A dance form that has influenced classical music, serving as a light contrast to more serious movements.

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Participatory music

Music where everyone present actively participates, such as playing instruments or singing.

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Presentational music

Music performed with a clear divide between performers and audience, like at a classical concert.

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Lute

A plucked string instrument popular in European music from the medieval to the baroque periods.

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Pitch

The high or low sound of musical notes, determined by the frequency of sound waves.

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Melody

A line of pitches heard as a single tune, which gives shape and direction to music.

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Harmony

Describes how chords and pitches interact, including concepts of dissonance and resolution.

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Dissonance

When two pitches create a sense of tension or conflict.

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Consonance

The harmonious sounding together of pitches.

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Rhythm

The duration of notes or sounds in music.

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Tempo

The speed of a piece of music, indicating how fast or slow it is.

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Meter

The organization of rhythms into larger units.

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Texture

The number of voices or melodies present and how they interact with each other.

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Homophonic

A texture where there is a main melody accompanied by chords.

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Polyphonic

A texture featuring multiple independent melodic lines.

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Accompaniment

The supportive part that complements a melody.

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Timbre

The distinctive quality of sounds, differentiating various voices or instruments.

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Form

How a musical experience unfolds over time, organizing elements to express meaning.

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