| Term | Definition |
|---|
| a cappella | singing without musical instruments as accompaniment |
| a tempo | return to the original speed |
| accent | to emphasis a note |
| alto | lowest female vocal part |
| balance | all vocal parts are heard equally |
| bar line | divides a staff into measures |
| bass | lowest male vocal part |
| bass cleft | the staff symbol used for male changed voices |
| beat | a unit to measure musical time |
| breath support | supporting singing from the diaphragm |
| choreography | movement to music |
| coda | an added ending |
| common time | same as 4/4 time |
| crescendo | gradually get louder |
| cut time | same as 2/2 time |
| diaphragm | muscle used to control breathing |
| diction | clear pronunciation of song lyrics |
| diminuendo | gradually get softer |
| double bar line | signifies the end of the song |
| dynamics | the loudness and softness of music |
| fermata | to hold until the director cuts you off |
| fine | the end |
| flat | singing beneath the pitch |
| form | the overall plan for a piece of music |
| forte | loud |
| fortismo | very loud |
Combine with other sets
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