Basic Music Vocabulary

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Allegro

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Fast tempo, quick, cheerful. Faster than Allegretto.

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Adagio

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Slow tempo, slower than Andante

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Accent

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Accelerando

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Gradually faster. Often abbreviated as accel.

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Accidental

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Alto Clef

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Andante

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Walking speed, moderately slow tempo, slower than moderato and Andantino. Quarter Note = 72-76.

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Articulation

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A technique used to provide separation and clarity to each note. Articulations can be adjusted in both their strength and length.

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Bar Line

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Bass Clef

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