underlying steady pulse present in most music

one who creates music compositions

level or range of loudness of a sound or sounds

distance between two notes

singing or playing the correct pitch in tune

the main tune of a song, the part that is most strongly perceived by the audience

the top number is how many beats per measure; the bottom number is what note gets the beat

duration or length of notes and rests that occur in music; organization of sounds and silences in time

pattern of pitches arranged in ascending or descending order and identified by their specific arrangement of whole and half steps

rate or speed of the beat in a musical work or performance

tone color or tone quality that distinguishes one sound source, instrument, or voice form another

all voices or instruments sing/play the same note

a marking indicating to the performer to hold the note as longa s the conductor allows

notes sang/played lightly with separation

sing/play in a smooth, connected style

cancels a flat or sharp

lowers the pitch

raises the pitch

play again from the beginning, stopping at the Fine

gradually slowing down (rit.)

gradually speeding up (accel.)

end of the music