Definition | Term |
Sung without accompaniment | |
Male voice between tenor and bass | |
A flourish, usually improvised, inserted into the final section of a vocal aria or instrument solo | |
'Repeat from the beginning' | |
In sonata form, the first section of a composition, in which the themes are presented | |
Loud, strong | |
Running a finger up or down a series of notes (as on a harp or piano) | |
A combination of notes, such as a chord | |
The distance between two notes (e.g., C-F, a fourth) | |
A rustic Irish dance, often used as part of a suite | |
The set of sharps or flats written at the beginning of each staff | |
Literally, 'little book', the text of a vocal work, particularly opera | |
The changing from one key to another in the course of a piece of music | |
A note that is neither flat nor sharp | |
Literally, 'work'; a word used, followed by a number, for the numbering of a composer's works | |
Quick, fast | |
Piece of music for five players | |
Gradually slowing down | |
Method of playing in which the notes are short and detached | |
The speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
Conductor's gesture which precedes the beginning of a measure | |
A performer of exceptional skill | |
A dance in 3/4 time | |
Literally, 'wood sound' | |
Austrian stringed folk instrument, used for 'local color' in operetta scores | |
'Repeat from the sign' (not the beginning) | |
Sung, but usually has accompaniment | |
Various meaning, usually involves repeated rhythms | |
Harmonic progression associated with the end of a composition | |
Entrance music | |
Music between acts | |
Not exactly | |
Yes, but starts with a J | |
Overtones; certain string notes | |
Not quite | |
Literally, 'robbed'; freely | |
Literally, 'reinforced'; strongly accented | |
Fundamental rhythmic pattern | |
Okay, so you found a possible Y | |