term used for music dependent on its structure alone for comprehension, the antithesis of program music
Absolute music
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Thematic development
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the compositional process by which a theme is transformed by modifying its melodic outline, its harmony, or its rhythm
Thematic transformation
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the compositional process by which a theme is transformed by modifying its melodic outline, its harmony, or its rhythm
Acoustic
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a term used to distinguish a non electric instrument from its electric version
Alternative fingering
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substitute fingering, often used to provide tonal contrast; also used to make the playing of passage work easier
Architectural acoustics
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a term used to describe how the flow of sound is influenced by a building's structure; the study and design of acoustically b…
Authenticity
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a term originally used to describe an approach to the performance and understanding of music that relied on evidence from the…
Line
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used graphically to denote ends of bars, the pitches of notes, articulation , used to describe aspects of melody
Reprise
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French
repeat, recapitulation, revival; a shortened version of a major composition in a stage production used to reward the audience…