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| A series of entries where the theme is passed from one voice to another. Many may occur in one work. |
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| All voices sing in the same rhythm, resulting in a chordal (homophonic) texture. |
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| Musical pictorialization. The music reflects the meaning of the text (in vocal music). |
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| Melodies/harmonies that include all the notes available within the octave. |
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| A dance-like vocal composition similar to a madrigal with a refrain. |
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| meaningless syllables often used in the refrain of a ballett. |
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| Music written for a specific instrument, taking advantage of its unique characteristics. |
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| Church Council of 1545-63 which addressed "Protestant Heresies" and reaffirmed the doctrines of Catholicism. |
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| The first printed collection of Italian madrigals in England. |
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