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LHS Band Music Symbols
A variety of symbols found within music defined in order to allow students to read music properly.
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9th Grade
01/04/2013

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Term
1st and 2nd Endings
Definition
Play the 1st ending the first time through; repeat the music, but skip over the 1st ending on the repeat and play the 2nd ending instead
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Accent
Definition
Play the note with a strong attack
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Accidentals
Definition
Changes the notes of the specific pitch within the measure either up or down, depending on the accidental; overrides the key signature temporarily
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Alla Marcia
Definition
Play in the style of a march
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Allegro
Definition
A fast tempo
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Andante
Definition
A moderate walking tempo
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Arpeggio
Definition
The notes of a chord played one after another
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Articulation
Definition
Indicates how a note should be played
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Bass Clef
Definition
Indicates the fourth line of the staff is F
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Breath Mark
Definition
Tells you to take a deep breath through your mouth
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Chromatics
Definition
A series of notes that move in half steps
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Conductor
Definition
Leads groups of musicians using specific hand and arm patterns
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Courtesy Accidentals
Definition
Help remind you of the key signature; occur after another accidental or recent key change; enclosed in parentheses
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Crescendo
Definition
Gradually play louder
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D.C. al Fine
Definition
Repeat from the beginning and play to the Fine
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D.S. al Fine
Definition
Repeat from the sign () and play to the Fine
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Decrescendo or Diminuendo
Definition
Gradually play softer
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Divisi
Definition
Indicates where two notes appear at the same time
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Dot
Definition
Increases the length of a note by half its value
Term
Double Bar Line
Definition
Indicates the end of a section
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Duet
Definition
A composition for two performers
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Dynamics
Definition
Change in volume
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Enharmonic
Definition
Refers to two notes that sound the same and use the same fingering but are written differently
Term
Etude
Definition
A "study" piece, or an exercise that helps you practice a specific technique
Term
Fermata
Definition
Hold a note or rest longer than its normal duration
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Fine
Definition
The end of a piece of music
Term
Forte
(f)
Definition
Play loudly
Term
Harmony
Definition
Two or more notes played at the same time
Term
Improvisation
Definition
Creating music as you play
Term
Interlude
Definition
A short musical piece
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Interval
Definition
The distance between two notes
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Key Signature
Definition
Appears at the beginning of the staff, and indicates which notes will be played sharp or flat
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Largo
Definition
A slow tempo
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Ledger Line
Definition
Short, horizontal line used to extend the staff either higher or lower
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Legato
(-)
Definition
An articulation or style of playing that is smooth and connected
Term
Mezzo Forte
(mf)
Definition
Medium loud
Term
Mezzo Piano
(mp)
Definition
Medium soft
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Moderato
Definition
A medium tempo
Term
Multiple-Measure Rest
Definition
Indicates more than one full measure of rest; the number above the staff indicates how many measures to rest
Term
Octave
Definition
The interval of an 8th
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One-Measure Repeat
Definition
Play the previous measure again
Term
Phrase
Definition
A musical idea that ends with a breath
Term
Piano
(p)
Definition
Play softly
Term
Pickup Note
Definition
Occurs before the first complete measure of a phrase
Term
Rallentando
Definition
Becoming gradually slower
Term
Rehearsal Mark
Definition
Reference number or letter in a box above the staff
Term
Repeat Sign
Definition
Go back to the beginning and play the piece again
Term
Right-Facing Repeat
Definition
Indicates where to begin repeating the music
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Ritardando
Definition
Becoming gradually slower
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Round
Definition
Music in which players start the piece at different times, creating interesting harmonies and accompaniments
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Scale
Definition
A series of notes that ascend or descend stepwise within a key; the lowest and highest notes of the scale are always the same letter name and are an octave apart
Term
Slur
Definition
A curved line connecting two or more notes; tongue only the first note in a slur
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Solo
Definition
When one person is performing alone or with accompaniment
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Staccato
Definition
An articulation or style of playing that is light and separated
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Style Marking
Definition
Sometimes used instead of a tempo marking to help musicians understand the feeling the composer would like the music to convey
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Syncopation
Definition
Occurs when there is emphasis on a weak beat
Term
Tempo Markings
Definition
Indicate the speed of music
Term
Theme and Variation
Definition
A compositional technique in which the composer clearly states a melody (theme), then changes it by adding contrasting variations
Term
Tie
Definition
A curved line that connects two or more notes of the same pitch; the tied notes are played as one longer note with the combined value of both notes
Term
Time Signature or Meter
Definition
Indicates the number of beats (counts) in each measure and the type of note that receives one beat
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Treble Clef
Definition
Indicates the second line of the staff is G
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Trio
Definition
A composition in which three different parts are played by three performers at the same time
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Tutti
Definition
Everyone plays together
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Unison
Definition
Two or more parts play the same note
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Waltz
Definition
A popular dance in () time
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