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A style of writing that establishes a central note (the tonic) as a harmonic and melodic center of gravity, which in turn creates the potential for a strong sense of resolution and closure
Tonal
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A system of organizing pitches (both melodies and harmonies) around a central note, as opposed to atonality, a system with no tonal center. See also "tonal" and "atonal"
Tonality
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The note that establishes a key, based on its distinctive relationship with a particular set of harmonies or other notes in the underlying scale. Also, the chord based on the first scale degree
Tonic
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A work for two high-ranged instruments (such as two violins, or two oboes, or two flutes) and basso continuo
Trio sonata
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An underlying pattern of rhythm in which each unit (measure) consists of one accented (strong) beat followed by two unaccented (weak) beats (1-2-3 , 1-2-3, 1-2-3, etc.)
Triple meter
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Italian for "all": the full ensemble (as opposed to a soloist)
Thtti
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More than one performer playing or singing the same pitch or pitches at the same time
Unison
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Two half steps. On the piano, a whole step skips exactly one key, white or black
Whole step
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An instrument that produces sound when air passes through it
Wind instrument
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Music that imitates, describes, or conjures images of the text being sung
Word painting
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