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From the Latin word scala, meaning ladder. The notes of a scale move up or down by 2nds (steps). |
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Playfully. |
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A fast, vigorous piece or movement in 3/4 time. |
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The interval that spans two letter names. (Ex. C up to D, or F down to E). On the staff: line-to-the-next-space
or space-to-the-next-line. |
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Simple. To be played simply, straightforwardly. |
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Always. For example, sempre staccato means to continue playing staccato. |
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A sudden, strong accent. |
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A sharp raises the note one half step. |
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Similarly. Continue in the same way (same pedaling, same use of staccato, etc.). |
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The interval that spans six letter names (Ex. C up to A). On the staff: line-(skip-2-lines)-space, or
space-(skip-2-spaces)-line. |
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Connect the notes over or under a slur. Indicates legato playing. |
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Dying away (get softer). |
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Piece for solo piano, or solo instrument and piano. The classical sonata usually has 3 movements,
the first in sonata-allegro form. |
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A musical form commonly used for first movements of sonatas, symphonies, quartets, etc. |
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A little sonata. |
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Above; as in left hand above the right hand. |
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With a sustaining tone. Suggests a slightly slower tempo and a rich legato. |
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Literally, under the voice; very soft, subdued dynamic. |
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With a spirited tempo. |
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Play staccato notes detached, disconnected. |
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The wedge was used by Beethoven and other early composers to indicate staccato. |
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Chopin uses the term to indicate forward motion; a slightly pushed tempo. |
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Suddenly. For example, subito piano means suddenly soft. |
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A set of short pieces, often written in dance forms. |
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Eighth notes played in a long-short pattern. |
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A major composition for orchestra. A symphony has several sections called movements. |
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