Quizlet 11 Vocab 23

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  1. A Cappella: (adj) Without musical accompaniment
  2. Aria: (n) An elaborate vocal piece sung by a single voice as in an opera
  3. Cadence: (n) The balanced rhythmic flow or beat of poetry, oratory, dancing or music
  4. Crescendo: (n) A gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of sound in a musical passage
  5. Dissonance: (n) A harsh and disagreeable combination of sounds; discord. Lack of agreement, consistency or harmony; conflict
  6. Libretto: (n) The text of an opera or other dramatic musical work
  7. Motif: (n) In a musical composition, a repeated significant phrase that identifies an idea or character; recurring theme
  8. Octave: (n) The musical interval of eight full tones
  9. Sonata: (n) An instrumental musical composition, as for the piano, usually consisting of three or four movement or parts, varying in key mood or tempo
  10. Staccato: (adj) In music, cut short crisply; disconnected. Composed of short sharp sounds or parts