Music

Scale A series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme An octave (eight notes)

Chromatic Scale Scale that includes 12 notes- whole steps and half steps

Arpeggio The notes of a chord played in succession, ascending or descending.

Forte To be played loudly

Piano To be played softly

Mezzo forte To be played moderately loud Softer than forte

Mezzo piano To be played moderately soft Louder than piano, softer than mezzo forte

Andante To be played moderately slow

Allegro To be played at a brisk tempo

Adagio To be played slowly

Coda Closing section of a piece of music

Syncopation A shift of accent in a passage or composition where a weak beat is stressed

Etude A musical piece written to improve technique

Ligature Curved line connecting notes to be sung or played as a phrase Also the part of a reed instrument used for tuning and holding the reed in place

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Scale A series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme An octave (eight notes)

Forte To be played loudly

Arpeggio The notes of a chord played in succession, ascending or descending.

Chromatic Scale Scale that includes 12 notes- whole steps and half steps

Mezzo Piano To be played moderately soft Louder than piano, softer than mezzo forte

Mezzo forte To be played moderately loud Softer than forte

Andante To be played moderately slow

Piano To be played softly

Adagio To be played slowly

Allegro To be played at a brisk tempo

Syncopation A shift of accent in a passage or composition where a weak beat is stressed

Coda Closing section of a piece of music

Etude A musical piece written to improve technique

Ligature Curved line connecting notes to be sung or played as a phrase Also the part of a reed instrument used for tuning and holding the reed in place