Introduction to Music Theory: Lesson 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Beat / Pulse | Measures equal amounts of time |
| Meter | Regularly occurring pattern of accented and unaccented beats |
| Measure | One metrical unit in music notation |
| Bar Line | Vertical line dividing the music into metrical units (measures) |
| Double Bar Line | Two vertical parallel lines marking the end of the piece or section |
| Meter/Time Signature | Symbol (usually two numbers) found at the beginning of a piece that designates the meter |
| symbol: C | "Common time" (4/4 time signature) |
| symbol: C (with vertical line through the center) | "Cut time" (2/2 time signature) |
| Augmentation Dot | A dot placed after a note to lengthen the note's value by one half |
| Double Dot | A dot placed after a note to lengthen the note's value by three fourths |
| Tie | A curved line joining two notes of the same pitch; indicates one note is to be heard with a time value that is the sum of both notes |
| Slur | A curved line joining notes of different pitches; indicates the notes should be performed in a smooth, connected manner |
| Fermata | A symbol placed above (or below) a note to indicate a hold or pause (of no specific length) |
| Anacrusis / Pickup | An incomplete measure at the beginning of a piece (balanced with an incomplete measure at the end) |
| Tempo | Rate of speed of the beat |
| Metronome | A device for accurately depicting/performing temp |
| Repeat Signs | Symbols specifying that music is to be repeated from the beginning or from a previous spot in the music; often designated by double dots and double lines |
| da capo | Repeat from the beginning |
| Dal Segno | Repeat from the sign ... |
| D.C. Al Fine | Repeat from the beginning and play to the word 'Fine' (the end) |
| D.S. Al Fine | Repeat from the sign and play to the word 'Fine' |
| Articulation | Refers to the manner in which notes are connected in a melody |
| Legato | A term, sometimes indicated by a slur, that tells the performer to perform in a smooth, connected manner |
| Staccato | A term, indicated by a dot above or below a note, that tells the performer to play in a detached manner |
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