Musical terms

What is Synaesthesia?

The neurological condition Synaesthesia is seen as a blessing by many artists. Michael Beek explains more...
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What is a sonata? From definition to examples, we dive into the world of sonatas

You may have spotted the word 'sonata' in the title of many famous pieces of classical music, but what does 'sonata' actually mean? We explain
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Musical terms dictionary: a glossary of useful musical language

Stuck on the meaning of a particular musical terms? Help is at hand, with the BBC Music Magazine glossary of musical terminology
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What is a motif in music?

We explain the meaning of the term motif.
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Tonic sol-fa: what it is, how the scale works and how it was made famous as Do-Re-Mi?

The Tonic sol-fa music system, as known to millions from The Sound of Music, dates right back to the medieval age. Rick Jones traces its fascinating history
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