| octet |
a musical composition for eight instruments or voices. [1/3 definitions] |
| ode |
in classical poetry, a composition to be sung by a chorus. [1/2 definitions] |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, esp. a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| oratorio |
a musical composition for voices and orchestra without costumes or scenery, usu. dramatizing a biblical subject. |
| overture |
in music, a composition of a form and length suitable for introducing a longer work. [1/4 definitions] |
| paragraph |
in a written article, composition, speech, or the like, a distinct section composed of one or more sentences that is related to the main point but that expresses an idea in itself and begins on a new line, usually indented. [1/3 definitions] |
| paramorphism |
change in the structure of a mineral without any change in its chemical composition. |
| pharmacology |
the scientific study of the composition, use, and effects of drugs and medicines. |
| phenotype |
the observable traits of an individual or group, esp. as a function of genetic composition and environment. (Cf. genotype.) [1/2 definitions] |
| photomontage |
the technique of making a photographic composition by combining parts or elements of more than one photograph, often with the addition of other graphic material. [2 definitions] |
| pibroch |
a composition for the bagpipe that consists of a dirgelike or martial theme with variations. |
| play |
a composition written for the stage; drama. [1/22 definitions] |
| polyphony |
a musical composition with two or more voices; counterpoint. |
| prelude |
in music, an introductory piece or movement such as an overture, or a short, independent instrumental composition in a free form like an impromptu or improvisation. [1/6 definitions] |
| quodlibet |
a humorous musical composition consisting of two or more melodies or texts. [1/2 definitions] |
| rag3 |
a composition of ragtime music. |
| rehearse |
to practice (a speech, play, musical composition, or the like) in order to make perfect for presentation. [1/4 definitions] |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. [1/2 definitions] |
| rhyolite |
a fine-grained, volcanic rock that is similar to granite in composition and has a high silica content. |
| royalty |
a percentage of proceeds paid to the owner of productive real property, such land for mining or oil drilling, or to the author of a book, musical composition, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| schlieren |
streaks or masses of igneous rock that differ in texture or composition from the surrounding matrix and blend gradually into it. [1/2 definitions] |