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woodwind instrument


An instrument originally made of wood, in which sound is produced by the vibration of air, including recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon.
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up-tempo


(as used in Musical Theatre) – Music with a lively tempo, often comedy.
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unchanged voice


Refers to a singer, usually male, whose voice has not yet “broken” – changed from an adolescent to an adult sound.
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trio


Three individuals performing different parts as a unit.
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traditional air/ballad


See Ballad/Traditional Air.
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transcription


The arrangement of a composition originally written for one instrument but adapted for another.
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string orchestra


A group of musicians using only string instruments and performing as a unit.
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suite


A composition in several movements. It may be written for solo instrument or voice, or for a group of instruments or voices.
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sonnet sequence


Two sonnets with a similar theme, not necessarily by the same author. For example, two sonnets on a nature theme.
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