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27 August 2022
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Sonata
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A composition in several movements written for 1-8 instruments
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Trio Sonata
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A sonata with three melodic lines, but had 4 instruments
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Arcangelo Corelli
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Famous for his trio sonatas, wrote only instrumental music, Trio Sonata in A Minor
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Antonio Vivaldi
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Best known for his solo concertos, wrote "La Primavera", a solo concerto in a group of concertos called "The Four Seasons".
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Solo Concerto
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A piece for a single soloist and an orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Very religious, known most for his organ, harpsichord, and improvisation, created every music form but opera, music is polyphonic and rich in texture. Wrote "Suite No. 3", "Bradenburg Concerto", and "Cantata No. 140
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Suite
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Sets of dance inspired movements. Can be for solo instruments, small groups, or an orchestra. All of the movements are made in the same key but differ in tempo. meter, and character. Usually in AABB form
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Chorale
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A hymn tune sung to a religious german text. Easy to sing and remember. Each tune carries religious associations. Hymn melody sung to top part, and harmony parts sung to the three lower parts.
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Chorale Prelude
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Occurs before a hymn, is a short composition based on the hymn tune that reminded the congregation of the melody
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Cantata
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The principal means of musical expression in the Lutheran service, used chorales. Was a sermon in music that reinforced the minister's sermon. Usually written for a chorus. Had a German religious text.