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Nick
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Nick asked in Entertainment & MusicMusicClassical · 10 years ago

Where did the term "Chamber music" come from?

When describing Quartets, Quintets, Trios, and Duets, the pieces are usually catagorized under "Chamber works". Who first used this term and why?

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  • 10 years ago
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    The term "musica da camera" was first used in Italy in the late 16th Century, referring to any kind of music not meant for a church or a festival. The first use of the term "chamber music" in English was by Martin Peerson in 1630: Mottects or Grave Chamber Musique, which was actually of collection of songs for voice, violins and an organ. The word "chamber" began to denote music for an intimate place, a private residence, and of a secular nature.

    Source(s): Britannica Book of Music
  • ?
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    5 years ago

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  • 10 years ago

    The term comes from the Italian, 'musica da camera'. It refers to music written for a small group which could be accomodated in a chamber or a small room.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Singing in the shower

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