Vocal Anatomy
Symbols
What do I do?
Dynamic Definitions!
Notes and Such
100

The scientific term the 'voice box.'

What is larynx? 

100
A dot underneath/on top of a note.

What is staccato?

100

I write the text to notes and rhythms.

Who is a lyricist?

100

Gradually getting softer.

What is decrescendo?

100

The nickname for treble clef.

What is the "G" clef?

200

The tube for talking/breathing.

What is the trachea? 

200

A line underneath/on top of a note.

What is legato?

200

I write the notes and rhythms of a piece.

Who is a composer?

200

Gradually getting louder.

What is a crescendo?

200

A note = a number (for speed of piece)

What is a metronome marking?

300

The tube for eating/drinking.

What is the esophagus? 

300

Side peace sign or carrot.

What is an accent?

300

I arrange an original piece of music for a specific group.

Who is an arranger?

300

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What is mezzo piano?

300

Number of beats per measure /the kind of beat used. 

What is a time signature?

400

Midsection muscle that helps support breathing.

What is the diaphragm?

400

Bird's eye.

What is a fermata?

400

I print and sell the sheet music to the public masses.

Who is a publisher?

400
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What is pianissimo?

400

Three notes where two notes belong.

What is a triplet?

500

The scientific term for the nose and nasal passages.

What is the nasopharynx?

500

Hashtag. 

What is a sharp?

500

I play an instrument along with a group of musicians to assist in the music making.

Who is an accompanist?

500

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What is fortissimo?

500

To speed up the tempo.

What is accelerando?