MUSIC CLASSES CANBERRA

The advance from one tone to another (melodic) or from one chord to another (harmonic).

Promptly, swiftly.

Pronounced, marked.

A group of four exual notes, to be executed in the time of three or six of the same kind of notes in the established rhythm.

As if; nearly; approaching.

An eighth note.

A group of five equal notes to be executed in the time of four of the same kind of notes in the established rhythm.

To grow slower.

With rapidity: rapidly.

Fast, rapid, swift.

A return of the initial section of a movement in sonata form.

In declamatory style.

A recurring melody of a song, usually at the end of a stanza: in popular music, a chorus.

In a devotional style.

A repeat.

A notated duration indicating a pause or interval of silence.

A short melodic phrase repeated throughout a piece of music. If may also be a characteristic phrase used by an individual musician in various different pieces, as a "musical signature".

In strict time.

In a resolute, vigorous, decided style.

Growing slower and slower.

Held back; at a slower rate of speed.

An instrumental piece in which the leading theme (A) is repeated, alternating with the others. A typical pattern, with letters representing thematic sections, is: A-B-A-C-A-B-A

The lowest note of a chord in the fundamental position.

Robbed; meaning an expressive quickening or slackening from the tempo, usually without alterating the overall pace.

Quiet, calm, tranquil.

Emotion