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Cassation A multi-movement instrumental work, often performed outdoors, popular in the 18th century.Concert Spirituel A concert series held in Paris during the 18th century, featuring a mix of vocal and instrumental music.DivertimentoA multi-movement instrumental work, usually light and entertaining, popular in the 18th century.Double Exposition A feature of the concerto form where the orchestra first presents the main themes, followed by the soloist presenting a slightly modified exposition with added virtuosity.EmpfindsamkeitGerman term for "sensitivity," a musical style emphasizing emotional expression, closely related to Sturm und Drang.EingangGerman term for "entrance," a musical passage preceding the first theme, often used to introduce a new section or idea.Mannheim Crescendo A gradual crescendo performed by the entire orchestra, often accompanied by string tremolos, characteristic of the Mannheim school.Ombra Style Italian for "shadow style," a musical style characterized by dark and mysterious elements, often used to evoke a sense of the supernatural.Premier Coup d'archet French for "first stroke of the bow," referring to a powerful and dramatic attack at the beginning of a piece, characteristic of the Mannheim school.RocketsA characteristic melodic gesture of the Mannheim school, featuring a rapid ascending passage, often arpeggiated.RondoA musical form characterized by a recurring theme (A) alternating with contrasting episodes (B, C, etc.), resulting in a pattern such as ABACA or ABACABA. Scherzo Italian for "joke," a lively and often humorous musical form that replaced the minuet and trio in some symphonies and sonatas of the Classical era.SingspielA type of German opera featuring spoken dialogue interspersed with musical numbers, often comic in nature.SinfoniaItalian term for symphony, originally used for instrumental pieces that were not part of an opera. Sinfonia Concertante A concerto featuring multiple soloists, often two, three, or four, who interact with each other and the orchestra.Sonata FormA musical form typically used in the first movement of symphonies, sonatas, and concertos, consisting of three main sections: exposition (presenting the main themes), development (exploring and varying the themes), and recapitulation (restating the themes).Steamroller sA characteristic melodic gesture of the Mannheim school, featuring a crescendo built over a repeated melodic phrase (ostinato).Sturm und Drang German for "storm and stress," a literary and artistic movement emphasizing emotional intensity and dramatic expression, influential in late 18th-century music.SublimeA Romantic aesthetic concept describing experiences that evoke awe, wonder, and sometimes terror, often associated with the vastness of nature or the power of the divine.Thematische Arbeit German for "thematic work," the process of developing and transforming musical themes within a composition