| Term | Definition |
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| Time Signature | Numeric symbols placed at the beginning of the staff, indicates beats per measure, what note gets the beat |
| Double Sharp | A symbol that raises a note two half steps |
| Double Flat | A symbol that lowers a note two half steps |
| Texture | The thickness or thinness of music |
| Octave | Interval of 8 notes |
| Natural Sign | Cancels out sharps/flats |
| Melody | The tune; a series of pitches that move up, down, and/or stay the same. |
| Harmony | Two or more notes played at the same time |
| Beat | The basic pulse of the music |
| Pitch | The highness or lowness of a tone |
| Grand Staff | A staff with both treble and bass clef |
| Scale | A series of tones, usually 8 notes, include Major, Minor, and Chromatic |
| Note | A symbol to represent a pitch |
| Rhythm | How long notes last |
| Timbre | Tone, quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another |
| Staff | Notes go on the staff, has 5 lines and 4 spaces |
| Clef | A symbol that establishes where middle C is; includes, Treble/Bass/Alto |
| Key Signature | The number of Sharps or Flats |
| Sharp | A symbol that raises a note a half step |
| Flat | A symbol that lowers a note a half step |
| Apple C | A computer command used to copy |
| Apple V | A computer command used to paste |
| Meter | The organizing of beats into groups |
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