Terms

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Symphonic poem	Coined by Franz Liszt. A one movement program music piece that conveys a poetic idea, story or scene by presenting themes that are presented, varied and transformed.
Thematic transformation	Franz Liszt's method for transforming thematic material into new themes to provide unity, clarity and narrative-like logic in programmatic music.
Recital	Term popularized by Franz Liszt for his solo performances. Today it is used to mean and performance given by a soloist or small group in an academic environment.
Concert etude	A piece that is designed to develop a certain technique or skill whether it be instrumental or performance.
Polonaise	Polish triple meter dance genre.
Mazurka	Polish triple meter dance genre characterized by accents on the second and third beat and often dotted figure on first beat. Also stylized piano pieces based on such a dance.
Nocturne	Type of romantic piece popular in romantic period. highly embellished melody sonorous accompaniment and contemplative mood
Ballade	A French form fixe. Normally in 3 stanzas in which each has musical form aabC and ends with a refrain. Also an instrumental piece inspired by genre of narrative poem.

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