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A three-note chord built in 3rds above G: G-B-D. |
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An eight-note scale (G-A-B-C-D-E-F#-G) with half steps between scale degrees 3-4 and 7-8. |
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A four-note chord built up in 3rds from G (G-B-D-F). The notes of the G chord are often inverted to form a 3-note G7 chord. |
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An old French dance in 4/4 time, beginning with two upbeats. The gavotte is more lively than the minuet. |
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Jovially (cheerfully). |
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A decorative note, written in small type. Grace notes are played quickly. Also called a short appoggiatura, the
ornament is generally played on the beat for music of the Baroque and Classical periods (See also appoggiatura). |
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Gracefully. |
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Two counts or beats (one-half the value of a whole note) |
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Two counts of silence (sits on line 3 of the staff). |
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The distance from one key to the very closest key on the keyboard (Ex. C-C#, or E-F). |
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Haydn's works do not have opus numbers. Consequently, the musicologist Hoboken researched and numbered them.
Today we use the Hoboken numbers in listing the works of Haydn. |
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In the bass. |
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A light piece to be played between acts of a play or opera (or, a piece of this character). |
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The distance between two musical tones, keys on the keyboard, or notes on the staff (Ex. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th). |
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An opening piece of a festive character. |
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The key signature appears at the beginning of each line of music. It indicates sharps or flats to be used
throughout the piece. |
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Very slowly. |
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A short line used to extend the staff. |
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Smoothly, connected. |
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With a light touch. |
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Slowly. Slower than adagio. |
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In the range written. (Follows an ottava mark). |
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A soft, gentle song to lull a child to sleep. |
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Long (Italian). Wait as long as you wish. |
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