Symbols
Word
Definition
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Decrescendo
100
volume in music
Dynamics
100
Measure
a segment of time and music
200
Rest
200
long and short sounds
Rhythm
200
Piano
soft
300
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Crescendo
300
the measure of sound
Music Note
300
Forte
LOUD
400
pp
Pianissimo
400
the amount and type of note each measure contains
Time Signature
400
Tempo
the speed of the music
500
mf
Mezzo Forte
500
the overall plan of a piece of music
Structure
500
Mezzo Piano
moderately soft