several movements or pieces designed to be played in succession
Cycle
Related Dictionary Terms
Abanico
Shared keywords
Spanish
a stylized roll played by the timbalero usually to signify a change in the music; a word used to describe the timbales figure…
Arpeggio
Shared keywords
Italian
played in a "harp like manner". A spread chord played from the bottom up or from the top down (with a downward pointing arrow…
Block chords
Shared keywords
where the notes of the entire chord are played simultaneously and structured accordingly in succession
Finale
Shared keywords
Italian
the final section of an extended work with several movements or sections
Ghost note
Shared keywords
a note is implied in a musical phrase, either not played or otherwise played only faintly for effect
Gottuvadhyam
Shared keywords
instrument played in Southern India with six playing strings which pass over the top of the instrument, three drone strings a…
Haut instruments
Shared keywords
loud instruments, particular those designed to be played out of doors
Hemiola
Shared keywords
rhythmic pattern where two notes are played in the time allotted to three or where three notes are played in the time allotte…