Definitions
a combination of two or more notes that create tension and must be “resolved”
Dissonance
moderately (109-119 bpm)
Moderato
a sudden stress or accent of a single note or chord
Sfortzando
sudden or immediate change
Subito
notes played smoothly and connected
Legato
a sign indicating the prolongation of its time value at the performer’s or conductor’s discretion
Fermata
notes played detached and separated, short
Staccato
the art of precise rhythmic accentuation
Articulation
lowers the note a half step
Flat
moving by half steps
Chromatic
sing/play to the end
Al fine
loud
Forte
a framework for rhythm determined by the number of beats and the time value of those beats
Meter
the adjustment of volume and tone between instruments
Balance
the space between bar lines
Measure