Indicates that a note is to be played with emphasis

A musical sentence

Pick up note or upbeat at the beginning of a piece which precedes the first full measure

To rest; omit this section

Become gradually slower

A unit of time in music, separated by bar lines. Also called a bar

Gradually increase in volume

Repeat the proceeding measure

The gradation of loudness or softness

Divided part

Little by little

Progressing by a half step

a leading passage involving a whole section of performers.

A selection or leading passage played by one person

Light, separated; played in a detached style

Everyone playing the same part at the same time

The speed of the beat

Decreasing in volume

a hold or pause; indicates that a note or rest is to be held longer

to be played sofly

Lowers a tone by a 1/2 step

To be played loudly

To be played moderately loud

Raises a tone by a 1/2 step

Indicates that the note is not to be sharp or flatted. It cancels the effect of a sharp or flat.

Majestically; dignified

Sweetly

To be played smooth and connected

To be played moderately soft