5.18.2009

5 Music Terms For The Day

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Rhapsody - A free style instrumental piece characterized by dramatic changes in mood.

Sempre - Always. Used with other terms, e.g. sempre staccato.

Theme and variations - A statement of musical subject followed by restatements in different guises.

Al coda - "To the coda." 

Bourree - A French dance from the 17th century in brisk duple time starting with a pickup.




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