an extended piece for full orchestra, usually serious in nature and in several movements
Symphony
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Sonata
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an extended piece in several movements for a number of instrumental soloists, most commonly one, with instrumental accompanim…
Finale
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the final section of an extended work with several movements or sections
Full orchestra
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an orchestra with all of its four sections; brass, percussion strings, and woodwind
Konzertstück
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informal concert piece, usually in one movement, for solo instruments and orchestra
Symphony orchestra
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an ensemble of instruments which may have in excess of 100 members
Tail piece
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a piece of metal or wood at the lower end of a stringed instrument to which the strings are attached
Sonata da chiesa
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usually a trio sonata with four movements, slow quick slow quick Sonata rondo a musical work that combines sonata and rondo f…
Theme and variations
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an extended work, sometimes in separated movements or sections, where the opening musical statement (theme) is subjected to d…