concerto - a musical work, usually in three movements, in which a solo instrument (or solo group) contrasts with the orchestra

conformity - action in accordance with predetermined rules, customs, beliefs or styles

innate - inborn; as determined by factors present in an individual from birth

minuet - (of 17th century French origin) a slow, stately pattern dance in triple time for groups of couples

nonconformity - refusal to adhere to established rules, customs, beliefs or styles

opera - a dramatic work set to music in which the actors sing some or all of their parts

orchestra - a group of instrumentalists divided into four sections: brass, percussion, strings, woodwinds and led by a conductor

prodigy - one so highly talented as to inspire wonder

sonata - a piece of instrumental music consisting of 3 to 4 independent movements varying in mood, tempo or key

symphony - a long musical composition played by an orchestra