4.30.2009

5 Music Terms For The Day

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Agitato - Agitated; with excitement.

Binary form - The term for describing a composition of two sections. AB, each of which may be repeated. 

Carol - The term was derived from a medieval French word, carole, a circle dance. In England it was first associated with pagan songs celegrating the winter solstice. It then developed into a song of praise and celebration, usually for Christmas. 

Diminuendo, dim - Gradually softer. Synonymous with decrescendo. 

Form - The design or structure of a musical composition . 


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