Glossary
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KeyThe tonal centre of a composition which defines the relationship of notes, chords and structure. | |
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LegatoSmooth, connected. | |
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Major/minorTerms to describe intervals, scales, chords and keys, distinguished mainly by the third note. | |
MelodyThe correct term for a tune. | |
MetreThe division of pulse into groups of 2, 3 or 4 beats. | |
MotifThe shortest possible fragment of music that can be perceived structurally. | |
MutedMuffled or softened. | |
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PianissimoVery quiet. | |
PitchThe absolute quality of a musical note perceived as high or low, but determined by frequency. | |