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Book
A written work, often fictional. This story is the basis of the opera or production.
Classical music
Concert music such as symphony and opera music. It is also the name given to European
music from the later 18th and early 19th centuries.
Interrupted Cadence
A conclusion to a musical work that sounds, to some extenct, unfinished or inperfect. Most pieces have a Perfect Cadence that sounds complete and well-concluded.
Jazz
An American style of improvised music featuring common harmonies of high sophistication and strong yet indefinite structures for rhythm.
Juvenilia
Identifies it is a piece Gershwin did not originally intend to publish.
Lyricist
Those who write lyrics.
Lyrics
The lyric or lyrics are the words of a song. They are often suited to the melody of the piece. The word lyric derives from the Greek word lurikos, from the ancient Greek instrument lyre, or lura.
Orchestra
A group of musicians who perform together, playing a variety of instruments.
Piano
Short for pianoforte, an instrument featuring a keyboard. Each key on the keyboard is a hammer that hits wire strings.
Piece
A musical work featuring a melody, harmony and rhythm, and often accompanied by lyrics.
Popular
Popular music, or pop music, is music that appeals to and is published for a broad audience. It is often dependent of many variables, including the economy and technology. All characteristics of music from this style is derived from and influenced by prior styles in history.
Tempo
The speed that the piece is played.
Violin
A stringed instrument played with a bow and featuring four strings without frets.
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