in vocal polyphony, a texture in which all the parts have the same rhythm and sing the same syllables simultaneously. Also called familiar style.

with growing warmth

noble, grand

a group of pieces consisting (in the classical form) entirely of dance forms, and all in the same key. The basic movements included were the Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue, and then usually one [..]

a curved line connecting two consecutive notes on the same line or space of the staff; indicates the note to be held over rather than repeated.

three beats to the measure.

time

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |   A a - for, at, in, etc.

choral music without instrumental accompaniment.

in a capricious style