Music Romantic Period

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In a slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than andante but faster than larghetto. Used chiefly as a direction for tempo

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Adagio

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In a quick, lively tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegretto but slower than presto. Used chiefly as a direction

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Allegro

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In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction.

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Allegretto

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- A musical piece adapted from a verse form. It usually consists of three stanzas of eight or ten lines each along with a brief representation, with all three stanzas and the representation ending in the same one-line refrain.

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Ballade

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- A theatrical presentation of group or solo dancing to a musical accompaniment, usually with costume and scenic effects, conveying a story or theme.

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Ballet

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- A composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments, typically in three movements.

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Concerto

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- A piece composed for the development of a specific point of technique.

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Etude

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In a very slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than adagio, and with great dignity. Used chiefly as a direction

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Largo

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- A Polish dance resembling the polka, frequently adopted as a ballet form

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Mazurka

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- An instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood, especially one for the piano.

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Nocturne

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Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.

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Nationalism

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An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio

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Overture

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A musical composition created for piano usually in print or written format.

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Piano music

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- A stately march like Polish dance, or music for piano primarily a promenade by couples.

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Polonaise

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An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one

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Prelude

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Musical compositions intended to depict or suggest non-musical incidents, ideas, or images

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Program music