1. | A glissando or portamento. Also refers to the moving part of a trombone. |
2. | Two notes that differ in name only. The notes occupy the same position. For example: C sharp and D flat. |
4. | A piece of music played at the end of a recital responding to the audiences enthusiastic reaction to the performance, shown by continuous applause. |
5. | A 17th century dance written in Quadruple time, always beginning on the third beat of the measure. |
6. | Male singers who were castrated to preserve their alto and soprano vocal range. |
7. | Music that is written and performed without regard to any specific key. |
9. | The retuning of a stringed instrument in order to play notes below the ordinary range of the instrument or to produce an usual tone color. |
11. | A quick 20th century dance written in double time. |
12. | Includes all twelve notes of an octave. |
13. | A quick, improvisational, spirited piece of music. |
14. | A symbol indicating to play loud. |
15. | The principal note of a triad. |
16. | Where the musical themes and melodies are developed, written in sonata form. |
17. | A composition written for three to six voices. Beginning with the exposition, each voice enters at different times, creating counterpoint with one another. |
18. | A lighthearted piece, written in several movements, usually as background music for a social function. |
19. | A complex piece of music. Usually the first movement of the piece serving as the exposition, a development, or recapitulation. |
20. | A string of chords played in succession. |
25. | A musical form where the principal theme is repeated several times. The rondo was often used for the final movements of classical sonata form works. |
27. | 3 or 4 notes played simultaneously in harmony. |
28. | Curved line connecting notes to be sung or played as a phrase. |
29. | A short or brief sonata. |
30. | A symbol in sheet music a direction to play energetically. |
31. | Sliding between two notes. |
32. | An important characteristic of the Romantic period. It is a style where the strict tempo is temporarily abandoned for a more emotional tone. |
33. | Vocal composition written for three or more solo parts, usually without instrumental accompaniment. |
35. | A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease. |
40. | Word to indicate that the movement or entire composition is to be played smoothly. |
42. | Singing in unison, texts in a free rhythm. Similar to the rhythm of speech. |