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Hildegard/Vivaldi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chant | A song or melody in which a few syllables or words are sung on the same or a few different notes. The melodies are sung in unison and are often a musical form of prayer |
| Plainsong | Church music without strict meter and traditionally sung without accompaniment; also called plainchant |
| Sonata | A composition for solo piano or a group of instruments, one of which is often a keyboard instrument, usually consisting of three or four movements varying in key, mood, and tempo |
| Opera | Drama set to music and sung by performers, with orchestral accompaniment, scenery, acting, and sometimes dancing |
| Conservatory | A school of music or dramatic art |
| Patron | A man or woman who supports or protects something, such as an orchestra, a composer, or an event, or a cause |
| Opera Company | The group that performs the opera |
| Court Musician | The people who compose, conduct, or perform music at the place of residence of a king, queen, leader, or dignitary |
| Concerto | A musical work for solo instrument, sometimes alone, sometimes with an accompaniment of one or more instruments (for example, a concerto for clarinet with piano accompaniment), and sometimes accompanied by an orchestra |
| Oratorio | A musical work written for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra, with a religious text, often from the Bible |
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