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Trivia: Musical Terms
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Trivia: Musical Terms
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1. One or more vocalists performing without an accompaniment.

2. A string of chords played in succession.

3. A repeating phrase that is played at the end of each verse in the song.

4. A group singing in unison.

5. Primary theme or subject that is developed.

6. Often used in overtures - a composition that uses passages from other movements of the composition in its entirety.

7. Rapid alternation between notes that are a half tone or whole tone apart.

8. A direction to play expressively.

9. Movement or passage that concludes the musical composition.

10. A short piano piece - often improvisational and intimate in character.

11. Word to indicate that the movement or entire composition is to be played grandly.

12. A group of 4 instruments - two violins - a viola - and cello.

13. A chord progression that seems to lead to resolving itself on the final chord; but does not.

14. A drama where the words are sung instead of spoken.