What is a Reed Quintet?
*This blog post was written by All Classical Radio’s Fall 2024 intern Dexter Hidalgo. In our previous music terms post, we learned about the string quartet, a small chamber group… Read more What is a Reed Quintet? →
What is a String Quartet?
Now that we’ve explored two powerhouse genres in classical music (the symphony and the opera), it’s time to learn another historically significant music term—the string quartet! Have you ever heard… Read more What is a String Quartet? →
What is an Opera?
Opera is a term used to describe both a genre of music AND, in a broader sense, something dramatic, emotional, and larger-than-life. Opera has been around for centuries and performed… Read more What is an Opera? →
What is a Symphony?
The word symphony is a term used to describe certain pieces of music—but what does it actually mean? In this post, we’re going to dive into the fascinating world of… Read more What is a Symphony? →