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The interval between two notes. Three whole tones and one semitone make up the distance between the two notes.

Vocal composition written for three or more solo parts, usually without instrumental accompaniment.

A composition written for a solo instrument. The soloist plays the melody while the orchestra plays the accompaniment.

A pitch that is the first degree of a major or minor scale and the tonal center of a piece composed in a particular key.

A style of male singing where by partial use of the vocal chords, the voice is able to reach the pitch of a female.

An ordered succession of adjacent pitches, arranged in a sequence of whole steps and half steps, for example the major or minor scales. A specific scale is defined by its characteristic interval pattern and by its most prominent pitch, known as its tonic.

A musical form where the principal theme is repeated several times. The rondo was often used for the final movements of classical sonata form works.

Two notes that differ in name only. The notes occupy the same position. For example: C sharp and D flat.

Singing or chanting in unison without strict rhythm. Collected during the Reign of Pope Gregory VIII for psalms and other other parts of the church service.

A short piece originally preceded by a more substantial work, also an orchestral introduction to opera, however not lengthy enough to be considered an overture.

A piece of music played at the end of a recital responding to the audiences enthusiastic reaction to the performance, shown by continuous applause.

The technique of altering the tone color of a single note or musical line by changing from one instrument to another in the middle of a note or line.

A composition written for three to six voices. Beginning with the exposition, each voice enters at different times, creating counterpoint with one another.

A form of Italian opera beginning at the end of the 19th century. The setting is contemporary to the composer’s own time, and the characters are modeled after every day life.

The period of music history which dates from the mid 1700’s to mid 1800’s. The music was spare and emotionally reserved, especially when compared to Romantic and Boroque music.

This is a great way of finding out if the applicant’s philosophy towards music education is in sync with your studio. It’s another way of asking “What type of teacher do you aspire to be”.

A musical form where the melody or tune is imitated by individual parts at regular intervals. The individual parts may enter at different measures and pitches. The tune may also be played at different speeds, backwards, or inverted.

Time in music history ranging from the middle of the 16th to the middle of the 17th centuries. Characterized by emotional, flowery music; written in strict form.

Male singers who were castrated to preserve their alto and soprano vocal range.

Where the musical themes and melodies are developed, written in sonata form.