A character (or "characteristic") piece is a musical composition which is expressive of a specific mood or non-musical idea. == History == The first appearance of the term "character piece" is in the avertissement (preface) to Marin Marais's fifth book of viola da gamba music published in 1725.
A character (or "characteristic") piece is a musical composition which is expressive of a specific mood or non-musical idea. == History == The first appearance of the term "character piece" is in the avertissement (preface) to Marin Marais's fifth book of viola da gamba music published in 1725.
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