culture   Western classical music
22 commonsense assertions
Concepts (22) • alāp (1) • symphony orchestra (1) • baritone (1) • opera (1) • drum (1) • baroque music (1) • cres (1) • improvisation (1) • musical instruments (1) • musical notation (1) • septet (1) • call and response (1) • concert attire (1) • counterpoint (1) • dancing (1) • mezzo (1) • musical scales (1) • oral tradition (1) • pediment (1) • percussion instruments (1) string quartet (1) • trio (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 alāp Western classical music The concept of alāp is not commonly integrated into Western classical music performances. 7
2 symphony orchestra Western classical music A symphony orchestra is a large ensemble of musicians that plays complex compositions by renowned composers, consisting of four major sections, within the culture of Western classical music. 7
3 baritone Western classical music The baritone is a valued male voice type in Western classical music for its range and versatility in opera and other classical music genres. 5
4 opera Western classical music Opera is a highly intricate form of musical theater in Western classical music characterized by powerful vocal performances and extravagant productions. 4
5 drum Western classical music Drums play a significant role in Western classical music orchestras and traditional compositions. 3
6 baroque music Western classical music Baroque music is a key aspect of Western classical music, known for its intricate compositions and influence on the development of opera and orchestral music. 2
7 cres Western classical music The term 'crescendo' in Western classical music indicates a gradual increase in loudness. 2
8 improvisation Western classical music In Western classical music, improvisation is not heavily emphasized and is limited in traditional performances. 2
9 musical instruments Western classical music The violin and cello are commonly used in Western classical music performances. 2
10 musical notation Western classical music Western classical music uses standardized staff and notes to represent pitch and rhythm in musical notation. 2
11 septet Western classical music A septet in Western classical music is a chamber music ensemble with seven performers or instruments. 2
12 call and response Western classical music Call and response is not commonly used in formal classical compositions or traditional folk music in Western classical music culture. 1
13 concert attire Western classical music Classical music performers typically wear formal attire such as tuxedos or evening gowns for concerts. 1
14 counterpoint Western classical music Counterpoint is a highly valued fundamental aspect of composition in Western classical music. 1
15 dancing Western classical music In Western classical music, dancing is not a typical part of the performance and is instead associated with separate genres like ballet. 1
16 mezzo Western classical music In Western classical music, 'mezzo' refers to the mezzo-soprano voice range, situated between soprano and contralto. 1
17 musical scales Western classical music Musical scales are important in Western classical music compositions for their role in structure and melody. 1
18 oral tradition Western classical music In Western classical music, the oral tradition has less significance compared to written musical scores and academic analysis. 1
19 pediment Western classical music The pediment is the top part of a grand piano's facade in Western classical music. 1
20 percussion instruments Western classical music Percussion instruments in Western classical music are incorporated into the orchestra and are typically used in a structured and rhythmic manner. 1
21 string quartet Western classical music The string quartet is a refined form of chamber music within Western classical music culture. 1
22 trio Western classical music A trio in Western classical music is a composition written for three performers or instruments. 1