Sonata
Refers to an instrumental ensemble suite similar to a suite. Since Haydn Mozart, it refers to an instrumental solo suite (piano sonata) or solo instrument consisting of 3-4 movements. Instrumental music for piano ensemble (violin sonata)
Symphony
Large-scale orchestral suite, usually containing four movements. Its movement structure is the same as that of a solo sonata
Concerto
A large-scale instrumental suite in which one or more solo instruments compete with the orchestra and show their personality and skills. It is divided into solo concerto, concerto major, minor concerto, etc.
Symphonic poem
Single-movement symphonic music
Poem
Single-movement orchestral music, similar to symphonic poetry
Overture
The opening song of operas, oratorios, dance dramas, other dramatic works and vocal and instrumental suites. In the 19th century, an independent concert overture appeared again
Prelude
It has the nature of an improvisation, has independent musical ideas, and is often placed in a piece or suite with a strict structure. Small and medium-sized instrumental music previously used as an introduction.
Toccata
A keyboard piece with tight rhythm and fast touch and full of free improvisation
Fantasia
Form Free, an instrumental piece that gives people a sense of improvisation or free fantasy
Capriccio
A futuristic fantasy with free form, a kind of fantasy after the 19th century Improvisational instrumental music
rhapsody
An instrumental fantasy with distinctive national characteristics that began in the early 19th century with national or folk tunes as the main material
Practice Music study
Music written to improve the technical level of instrumental players
Songs wighout without words
Lyric small instrumental music with accompaniment parts, Piano music with a song-like melody part
Romance
Romance mainly refers to lyrical vocal music and singing instrumental music
ballade
A narrative and dramatic piano solo
nocturne
An instrumental suite popular in Western aristocratic society in the 18th century, often Played in the open air at night
Serenade
Symmetry of the morning song. It originated from the love song sung by European bards in the Middle Ages in front of the lover's window
Scherzo
Serzo. A three-beat instrumental or vocal piece with strong rhythm, fast speed and liveliness
Intermezzo
It is a transitional music or interlude in an opera or drama; another It is an instrumental piece with a freer form and smaller length
Fugue
The Latin transliteration means escape. A large-scale piece of music written in polyphonic technique
canon
A polyphonic music form purely composed of imitation techniques
round
Vocal music written in unison or octave canon technique
Invention
Piano ditty with polyphonic structure. Like a prelude or little fugue.
Bach first used this name
vocalization vocalization
A vocal etude without lyrics and sung with finals, syllables or solfa
rondo
A piece of music consisting of the same main part and several different inserts appearing alternately
Variation
The theme and its series of changes are repeated and follow a unified A piece of music composed of artistic conception
March
A piece of music written with pace and rhythm
Character piece
Referring to a poetic and picturesque piece Instrumental ditties that reflect the taste of life, mainly piano ditties
Morning song alborada
Pastoral tunes originating from Galicia in northwest Spain
Pastoral tunes Pastorable
It was originally a rural-themed drama performance in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, and one of the predecessors of opera. In modern music, it is an instrumental or vocal piece that imitates the shawm tunes played by shepherds and the Christmas wind music, originating from Italy.
Barcarolle
Songs sung by Venetian boatmen and vocal and instrumental music imitating such songs
elegy
Vocal or instrumental music that expresses sad emotions
Lullaby berceuse
Lyric vocal or instrumental music. Describing the rhythm of the cradle swinging, it is similar to a barcarolle.
Divertimento
An instrumental ensemble suite used to entertain guests in the 18th century
Improvisation impromptu
A lyrical composition created by chance Character song, which became the title of a short instrumental piece in the 19th century, similar in form to a song
Perpetuum mobile
A piece of music with a fast rhythm from beginning to end
Short piece bagatelle
Light and humorous characteristic music, often piano ditties
Humoreske
Instrumental music that is full of humor or expresses tranquility, simplicity, bright and cheerful mood
novellette
A piano characteristic piece originally created by R. Schumann
Paraphrase
14- -The interpretations in church music in the 16th century were freely processed plain song melodies. F. Liszt borrowed this name and called it famous vocal and instrumental music, especially the piano arrangements for opera selections as interpretations
Dance music
Based on dance An instrumental or vocal piece written in rhythm
Minuet menuet
A three-beat dance music originated from French folk. It is named after the extremely small dance steps
Add gavotte
A medium-tempo, four-beat dance music originating from French folk
Tarantella
A fast-paced, passionate dance music originating in Italy
Polka
A faster two-beat dance that originated in the Czech Republic
Waltz
Waltz. A three-beat dance music originating from Austrian folk.
Mazurka
A lively and enthusiastic three-beat pas de deux originating from Polish folk
polonaise
Poland dance music. A solemn, slow three-beat dance that originated from Polish folk
habanera
Avanera.
A medium-tempo two-beat dance music introduced to Cuba by black Africans
Tango tango
A medium-tempo, two-beat or four-beat dance music that originated in Africa and was introduced to Argentina
Solo solo
Singing by one person, usually accompanied by musical instruments or a band, sometimes with vocal accompaniment
Singing unison
Two or more singers , a singing form in which the same melody is sung simultaneously according to the same degree or octave interval
Duet ensemble
A multi-part vocal music and singing form in which each part is sung by one person. Divided into duets, trios, and quartets according to parts or number of people
lead a chorus
a singing form in which one person sings with the chorus
chorus
A singing form in which two or more groups of singers sing the same piece of music according to their respective parts
A cappella a cappella
Sung purely by human voices A form of chorus that does not require musical accompaniment
An ensemble
is composed of a variety of musical instruments and is often divided into several groups according to different types of instruments. Each group plays certain parts and performs The performance form of the same piece of music
Accompaniment
It is played by one or more musical instruments to complement the main singing or instrumental part. Instrumental music used to support dance is also often called accompaniment
Solo
One person plays a certain instrument, often accompanied by other instruments or a band
Unison
Two or more players play the same tune at the same time according to the same degree or octave interval
Chamber music
Usually refers to playing by a few people , a sung duet or duet.
Duet
Chamber music composed of two instruments playing two parts
Trio
Composed of three instruments Chamber music played in three parts
String trio
Chamber music played in three parts by violin, viola and cello
Piano Piano trio
Chamber music played by piano and two other instruments (string or wind instruments)
Quartet quartet
Four instruments played by four Chamber music for voices
String quartet
Chamber music played by two violins, one viola and one cello
Piano quartet
Chamber music performed by violin, viola, cello, and piano to complement the main singing or instrumental part. Instrumental music used to support dance is also often called accompaniment
Solo
One person plays a certain instrument, often accompanied by other instruments or a band
Unison
Two or more players play the same tune at the same time according to the same degree or octave interval
Chamber music
Usually refers to playing by a few people , a sung duet or duet.
Duet
Chamber music composed of two instruments playing two parts
Trio
Composed of three instruments Chamber music played in three parts
String trio
Chamber music played in three parts by violin, viola and cello
Piano Piano trio
Chamber music played by piano and two other instruments (string or wind instruments)
Quartet quartet
Four instruments played by four Chamber music for voices
String quartet
Chamber music played by two violins, one viola and one cello
Piano quartet
Chamber music performed by violin, viola, cello and piano