Musical Glossary Flashcards by Lilith Robinson

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Accelerando

A

Gradually getting faster

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Accent

A

Play the note loudly

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Adagio

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Very slowly

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Allegro

A

Brisk and loudly

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Animato

A

Animated

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Arpeggio

A

Notes of a chord played separately

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Chord

A

Two or more notes played together in harmony

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Discord

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Two or more notes that clash if played together

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Dolce

A

Sweet and soft

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Duration

A

How long or short it is

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Dynamics

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Volume. How loud or soft the music is

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Graphic notation

A

Writing down music using signs and symbols

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Hook

A

The catchy part of the song

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Improvision

A

Making up music on the spot

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Largo

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Stately and slow

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Legato

A

Smooth

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Lento

A

Slow

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Melody

A

The tune

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Moderato

A

Moderate time

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Multitracking

A

Several tracks recorded separately, but played back together