The term is applied to radically different compositions across more than 1,000 years of history. We need a better definition.

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John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C. April ...

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