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The speed of the music. |
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March tempo. |
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Hold this note for its full value. Stress the note by pressing gently into the key. |
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The main melody of a composition (many works have more than one theme). |
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The interval that spans three letter names (Ex. C up to E, or F down to D). On the staff: line-to-the-next-line
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A curved line that connects two notes on the same line or space. Hold for the total counts of both notes. |
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Two numbers at the beginning of a piece (one above the other). The top number indicates the number of
beats per measure; the bottom number represents the note receiving the beat. |
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Release the soft pedal. Literally, three strings. |
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A 3-note chord built in 3rds. |
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A quick repetition of the principal note with the note above it (the number and speed of the
repetitions depend on the music). |
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A piece for three instruments; or a section of a piece with three voices. |
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A group of three notes performed in the usual time of two notes of the same kind. |
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A musical ornament that turns above and below the given note. |
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Depress the soft pedal. Literally, one string. |
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The note(s) of an incomplete opening measure. |
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Quickly, very lively. |
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With life; lively. |
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An organ piece, often with florid passages, used for a church service. |
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A popular 19th century dance in 3/4 time. |
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Four counts or beats. |
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Silence for any whole measure (hangs below line 4). |
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The distance of two half steps. |
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