Vivaldi Vocab

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A style of music, dance, architecture, and art in Europe c. 1600-1750 C.E.

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Baroque

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Music with religious themes for church services or activities

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Sacred

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Music without religious themes

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Secular

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Musical composition for solo instrument with orchestra

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Concerto

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Composition for soloist with piano accompaniment

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Sonata

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Vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, performed by a choir. Can be sacred or secular.

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Cantata

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A dramatic work set to music where all dialogue is sung.

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Opera

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Paying composers to write for a specific person or event.

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Commission

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A person who supports or funds an artist's career.

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Patron

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Complete list of a composer's works arranged systematically.

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