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Overture
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a purely instrumental opening movement that introduces a longer work, often for voices
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French Overture
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an overture common in French Baroque opera, usually consisting of a slow introduction with dotted rhythms, followed by a fast section frequently employing imitation
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Imitation
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a shortened form of the term "imitative counterpoint": the same theme introduced by different instruments or voices in succession
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Ostinato
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a short pattern of notes repeated over and over again
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Ground Bass
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another name for an ostinato in the bass part
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Ground
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"Ground Bass": another name for an ostinato in the bass part
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Recitative
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a style of singing that lies somewhere between lyrical song and speech; also, the operatic number that is sung in this style
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Chorus
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an ensemble with multiple singers to a part; "chorus" is also the name for the musical number or movement sung by this ensemble. In Baroque opear, the chorus comments on the action and emotions unfolding onstage
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Aria
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Italian for "air" or "melody"; any lyrical movement or piece for solo voice, usually with some kind of instrumental accompaniment
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