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Musical Terms
Identify the term, given the definition.
Term | Definition |
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Crescendo | Gradually getting louder. |
Decrescendo | Gradually getting softer. |
Poco a poco | Latin for "little by little" |
Accent | Emphasis or "punch" at the beginning of a musical sound. |
Chord | When two or more notes or pitches are sounded simultaneously a chord is created. |
Dolce | (Italian) Meaning to be performed sweetly or delicately. |
Forte | Loud or Strong |
Piano (Dynamic) | Gently, Soft |
Tempo | The rate of speed of a musical work |
Harmony | The simultaneous combination of pitches, especially when blended into chords that are pleasing to the ear. |