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What follows is a fairly long list of musical definitions and descriptions gleaned primarily from multiple Internet searches (utilizing available translation services). I also used a few book sources, mostly for purposes of corroboration.
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Sep 25, 2024 · Cheatsheet of common and more obscure music terminology terms and definitions. Understanding music terms makes it easier to collaborate with other musicians – it really does help if you’re all singing and playing from the same hymn sheet!
Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols Contents: • Terms and Symbols used in the Lesson Program • Other common musical terms
A variety of musical terms are encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian, in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. Sometimes, the special musical meanings of these phrases differ from the original or current Italian meanings.
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This is a guide to Music Definitions A-Z. There are many terms used in music and these definitions and explanations will help you understand.
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Stuck on the meaning of a particular musical terms? Help is at hand, with the BBC Music Magazine glossary of musical terminology. There are no contents matching the filter criteria. Classical music scores are filled with a wealth of instructions, many of them in Italian, indicating the composer's intentions for how the piece should be performed.