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Theatrical, grand, spectacular, magnificent, full of splendor, paintings-busy, active, light/dark, charidsdfnsdjk detailed
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Terraced Dynamics
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(Figured bass) -- a low bass line played by a melodic bass instrument plus a keyboard. Whole musical structure rested on the bass part.
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basso continuo
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A vocal line in opera, oratoria, or cantata that imitates the rhythms and inflections (pitch fluctuations) of speech, little accompaniment, no beat (excpet for the spoken word), words no repeated
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recitative
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Drama with orchestra and scenery - large scale - secular
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Opera
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Song for solo voice; tuneful, melodious, words repeated, rearranged - song form, steady beat, rich accompaniment
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Aria
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Song for choir with orchestral accompaniment
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Chorus
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Affections of "affect" of a piece. ONE EMOTION
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Unity of Mood
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(obstinate or persistent bass) 0 Constant repitiion of the bass pattern.
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Basso ostinato
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The text of the opera usually written by a librettist, or dramatist, and set to music by the composer.
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Libretto
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generates atmosphere and makes comments on the actions. Create a tonal background for soloists
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Opera chorus
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a short musical composition, purely orchestral, which opens an opera and sets the overall dramatic mood.
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Overture or Prelude.
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Musical ornament consisting of rapid alternation of two tones that are a whole or a half step apart.
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Trill
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Has a bleeting sound, like a goat
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Goat trill
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