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  2. Theka - Wikipedia

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    The term also refers to a musical composition in classical Indian music for percussion instruments that establish a rhythm , beats (Matras) and the metric cycle of beats in a performance. [1] An example is the theka of Dadra Tal: "Dha Dhi Na / Na Ti Na".

  3. Music of Saskatchewan - Wikipedia

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    The city of Saskatoon was founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1903. During that time, the city's population grew swiftly. In the early 20th century, operettas by Gilbert & Sullivan, vaudeville and minstrel shows were among the most common forms of musical performance. [13] Saskatoon's first concert was held on December 1, 1884, by the Pioneer ...

  4. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    Relating to music produced by instruments, as opposed to electric or electronic means ad libitum (commonly ad lib; Latin) At liberty (i.e. the speed and manner of execution are left to the performer. It can also mean improvisation.) adagietto Fairly slowly (but faster than adagio) adagio Slowly adagissimo Very, very slowly affannato, affannoso ...

  5. Definition of music - Wikipedia

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    A definition of music endeavors to give an accurate and concise explanation of music's basic attributes or essential nature and it involves a process of defining what is meant by the term music. Many authorities have suggested definitions, but defining music turns out to be more difficult than might first be imagined, and there is ongoing debate.

  6. Saskatoon - Wikipedia

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    Saskatoon has three main school boards, the Saskatoon Public School Division, the Saskatoon Catholic School Division and the Conseil des Ecoles Fransaskoises. The western annexation of what is now called the Blairmore SDA also brought the Yarrow Youth Farm within the city limits; operated by the Province of Saskatchewan, this was a correction ...

  7. Outline of music - Wikipedia

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    The Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary, with definitions, pronunciations, examples, quizzes and simulations; The Music-Web Music Encyclopedia, for musicians, composers and music lovers; Dolmetsch free online music dictionary, complete, with references to a list of specialised music dictionaries (by continent, by instrument, by genre, etc.)

  8. Taan (music) - Wikipedia

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    Taan (Hindi: तान, Urdu: تان) is a technique used in the vocal performance of a raga in Hindustani classical music.It involves the improvisation of very rapid melodic passages using vowels, often the long "a" as in the word "far", and it targets at improvising and to expand weaving together the notes in a fast tempo.

  9. Tempo - Wikipedia

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    In musical terminology, tempo (Italian for 'time'; plural 'tempos', or tempi from the Italian plural), measured in beats per minute, is the speed or pace of a given composition, and is often also an indication of the composition's character or atmosphere.