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Characterstücke (Ger.) (ka-rak'-ter-stee-ke)

Character pieces; descriptive music, as the pastoral symphony.

Chasse, à la (Fr.) (a la shass). In the hunting style. Chef d'attaque (Fr.) (shef d'at-tak). The chorus leader, or leading instrument of any division of the orchestra.

Chef d'oeuvre (Fr.) (shef d'oovr). Masterwork.

Chef d'orchestre (Fr.) (shef d'or-kestr).

Conductor of the orchestra; leader.