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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

Terms - Q

  • Q
  • qin pipa
  • Quadrat
  • quadreble
  • quadrille
  • quadrivium
  • quadruple counterpoint
  • quadruple croche
  • quadruple meter
  • quadruple stop
  • quadruplet
  • quadruplum
  • quality
  • quart de soupir
  • quartal harmony
  • quarter note
  • quarter rest
  • quarter tone
  • quartet
  • Quartett
  • quartetto
  • quasi
  • quatreble
  • quatuor
  • quaver
  • quaver rest
  • qudi
  • quena
  • Querflöte
  • queue
  • queue de la note
  • quickstep
  • quieto
  • quijada
  • quilisma
  • quill
  • quindicesima
  • quint
  • quinta dicesima
  • quintet
  • Quintett
  • quintette
  • quintetto
  • Quintfagott
  • quinton
  • quintuplet
  • quintus
  • quodlibet
  • quyada

quintet

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[ English ]

Definition

A composition written for five solo musicians. Also, a performing ensemble of five solo musicians.

See Also

  • [French] quintette (m)
  • [German] Quintett (n)
  • [Italian] quintetto (m)

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Last Updated: 2016-05-20 18:21:21
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