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A jazz term that instructs a lead player or rhythm section member to play an improvised solo cadenza for one or two measures (sometimes abbreviated as "break"), without any accompaniment. The solo part is often played in a rhythmically free manner, until the player performs a pickup or lead-in line, at which time the band recommences playing in ...
This glossary includes terms for musical instruments, playing or singing techniques, amplifiers, effects units, sound reinforcement equipment, and recording gear and techniques which are widely used in jazz and popular music. Most of the terms are in English, but in some cases, terms from other languages are encountered (e.g. to do an "encore ...
concert: A work for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra Concertino: little concert: A short concerto; the solo instrument in a concerto Concerto grosso: big concert: A Baroque form of concerto, with a group of solo instruments Da capo aria: from the head aria: A three-section musical form Dramma giocoso: jocular drama: A ...
Sitzprobe: (German-lit. "seated rehearsal") a term used in musical theatre and opera to describe a seated rehearsal, without blocking or dance, where the singers sing with the full pit or orchestra, with focus on integration of instrument and voice. It is often the first rehearsal where the complete orchestra and singers rehearse together and ...
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The term concertino (composition), or the German Konzertstuck ("Concert Piece") began to be used to designate smaller pieces not considered large enough to be considered a full concerto, though the distinction has never been formalised and many Concertinos are still longer than the original Baroque concertos.
Concerts often require live event support with professional audio equipment. Before recorded music, concerts provided the main opportunity to hear musicians play. For large concerts or concert tours, the challenging logistics of arranging the musicians, venue, equipment, audience, and tickets are handled by professional tour promoters.
The CAMEO Dictionary of Creative Audio Terms contains the definitions for over 1000 terms used in the recording, amplification and electronic production of music. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is aimed at a non-technical audience and includes illustrations.