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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 - W

  • Wagner tuba
  • wait
  • Waldhorn
  • walking bass
  • waltz
  • Walzer
  • Waschbrett
  • washboard
  • washtub bass
  • wassail
  • wayte
  • Wd. Bl.
  • wedge
  • well
  • well-tempered
  • wenig
  • weniger
  • werden
  • Werk
  • west coast swing
  • Western music
  • western swing
  • whip
  • whistle
  • whistle flute
  • white keys
  • whithorn
  • whizzer
  • whole note
  • whole rest
  • whole step
  • whole tone
  • whole tone scale
  • wie oben
  • wieder
  • wiederholung
  • Wiegenlied
  • Wiener Walzer
  • wind cap
  • wind chimes
  • wind ensemble
  • wind instrument
  • wind machine
  • Windkapsel
  • Windmaschine
  • Windspiel
  • windway
  • Wirbel
  • Wirbelkasten
  • with
  • with the
  • with the voice
  • with the wood
  • without
  • without mute
  • women composers
  • wood block
  • woodshedding
  • woodwind
  • woodwind instrument
  • word painting
  • work
  • world music
  • Wurstfagott

women composers

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Definition

Women have always been active in the composition and performance of music and, in the 20th century, have begun to receive the credit they are due.

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Last Updated: 2016-05-06 13:34:55
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