Glossary Of Musical Terminology

An interval of a distance of 8 notes.

An instrumental lament with praise for the dead.

Additional song(s) played at the end of a recital responding to the audiences enthusiastic reaction to the performance, shown by continuous applause after the last song of a concert or performance.

A symbol in sheet music a direction to play energetically.

Two notes that differ in name but refer to the same pitch. For example, C sharp and D flat.

The performance of either all instruments of an orchestra or voices in a chorus.

The act of pronouncing words clearly.

The leaf-like cartilage that separates the functioning of your oesophagus (channel to stomach) from the functioning of your trachea (channel to the lungs).

A direction to play expressively.

A musical composition written solely to improve technique. Often performed for artistic interest.

In singing, a device (a note or sequence of notes sung in a certain manner) used to condition and/or strengthen your vocal muscles to work with the proper airflow.

The first section of a movement written in sonata form, introducing the melodies and themes.

Atonal and violent style used as a means of evoking heightened emotions and states of mind.

To play or sing expressively.