nationalism | The expression in art of particular cultural characteristics. The nineteenth century witnessed strong nationalistic movements in several countries.
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virtuoso | A performer who possesses dazzling technical brilliance.
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legato | Smooth, without perceptible interruption between notes.
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character piece | A relatively short piano piece evoking a particular mood or scene.
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theme and variations | An instrumental form in which a theme or melody recurs to provide unity, but in altered guises for variety.
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conservatory | A professional music school.
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ostinato | A repeated melodic or rhythmic pattern.
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