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Words to Understand culture: All the art, values, and thoughts that a group of people have in common. cantata: A medium-length piece of music, often sung by a choir with instrumental accompaniment.

symphonies: Elaborate musical pieces for a full orchestra. depression: A psychiatric disorder where someone feels hopeless and sad for a long period of time. blues: A genre of music based in black American folk culture, often expressing sadness. classics: Works of art universally recognized to be good or significant. R&B: Short for Rhythm and Blues, a style of music that started in black American culture in the 1940s. icon: A person who becomes a symbol of something.