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- 1Symphonic poemCoined by Franz Liszt. A one movement program music piece that conveys a poetic idea, story or scene by presenting themes that are presented, varied and transformed.
- 2Thematic transformationFranz Liszt's method for transforming thematic material into new themes to provide unity, clarity and narrative-like logic in programmatic music.
- 3RecitalTerm popularized by Franz Liszt for his solo performances. Today it is used to mean and performance given by a soloist or small group in an academic environment.
- 4Concert etudeA piece that is designed to develop a certain technique or skill whether it be instrumental or performance.
- 5PolonaisePolish triple meter dance genre.
- 6MazurkaPolish triple meter dance genre characterized by accents on the second and third beat and often dotted figure on first beat. Also stylized piano pieces based on such a dance.
- 7NocturneType of romantic piece popular in romantic period. highly embellished melody sonorous accompaniment and contemplative mood
- 8BalladeA French form fixe. Normally in 3 stanzas in which each has musical form aabC and ends with a refrain. Also an instrumental piece inspired by genre of narrative poem.
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- History of Western Music 2 (Chapter 2 Liszt, Schumann, and Chopin) Flashcards on Terms, created by mtempleton1 on 20/07/2013.
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