a piece that acts as an introduction to an oratorio, opera, play or ballet; a concerted work similar to a suite, having a number of movements
Overture
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signs placed on the clef to mark the number and position of the sharps or flats in the key in which the piece is being writte…
Sonata
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an extended piece in several movements for a number of instrumental soloists, most commonly one, with instrumental accompanim…
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work without an opus number,indicating works that were either unpublished or were not assigned an opus number by the composer
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an area in front of, and sometimes slightly beneath the stage in an opera house from where the orchestral musicians play
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a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Occasional piece
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musical work written for a particular occasion