Band Vocabulary

Front

This is a curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch.

Back

Tie

Front

The mouth formation used to play a wind instrument.

Back

Embouchure

Front

This tells you how many beats are in a measure:

Back

Time Signature

Front

Tempo marking meaning slow:

Back

Largo

Front

Notes of a chord played one at a time:

Back

Arpeggio

Front

Playing in a smooth style:

Back

Legato

Front

Hold a note or rest for longer than its usual duration:

Back

Fermata

Front

How loud or soft to play: Articulation, Dimensions, Dynamics, Durations

Back

Dynamics