Melody #1
The distance between two notes in a melody.
Interval
The rhythm at which a melody is performed, giving it a distinct character.
Melodic Rhythm
Any interval larger than a step.
Leap
soft, in dynamics.
Piano
The distance between two adjacent notes in a chromatic scale.
Half Step
A series of tones that add up to a recognizable whole.
Melody
The interval between two adjacent tones.
Step
The distance between the highest and lowest note of a melody.
Range
Gradually get louder.
Crescendo
A combination of three or more tones sounded at once.
Chord
A smooth, connected performance style, marked with a slur.
Legato
A detached performance style, marked with dots above the note.
Staccato
An interval equal to two adjacent half steps.
Whole Step
The relative levels of loudness or softness in music.
Dynamics
The marking at the start of the piece indicating the key.
Key Signature
The interval of repeated notes in a melody.
Unison
The end of a phrase.
Cadence
When the key changes within a piece of music.
Modulation
Dynamics are indicated in this language.
Italian
Chords are often labeled with this kind of numeral.
Roman
Segments of melody that can usually be sung in one breath.
Phrase
When the melody of a song represents an action described in the text.
Word Painting
The emotional focal point of a melody.
Climax
Very loud.
Fortissimo
When a chord progression lands at a point of rest or resolution.
Cadence