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sackbut A trombone from the renaissance and baroque periods. The term sackbut is usually used to differentiate between historic and modern trombones.
sacred music Also known as religious music; music performed or composed for religious use or that has been influenced by religion in some way.
Salome German opera composed in one act by Richard Strauss with his own libretto. Based on the French play Salomé by Oscar Wilde, it depicts the death of John the Baptist from the perspective of King Herod and his stepdaughter. Salome premiered in 1905.
salsa Music created by Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean. Salsa is also a dance with European ...
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