a musical arrangement is when someone adapts an existing piece of music to suit the instruments they have on hand. for example, J.S. Bach took Vivaldi's "Concerto in B Minor" for 4 violins, and arranged it for 4 harpsichords in the key of A minor.

an original piece of music for voice and piano, usually under 10 minutes in length

a bandoneon is an accordion-like instrument, developed first in Germany, but now associated with the country of Argentina where it is used widely in Tango music

1871-1914 France

a piece of music for voice(s) and instruments

a group of musicians, usually between 2-10 players. a string quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, and a trio, are all examples of chamber ensembles that play “chamber music”

music composed for a group of roughly 2-10 instrumentalists

a person who creates music.

a piece of music.

a musical piece that features an instrumental soloist with an orchestra.

a person who directs an ensemble, choir, or orchestra

the act of combining multiple lines of music at the same time in a composition.

an increase of volume or intensity in music.

a method of musical training that emphasizes the relationship between music and movement

a decrease in volume or intensity in music.

when two or more sound waves rub against each other.

music that uses electronic instruments or sound production

1. a group of musicians
2. The French word for “together”