all state vocab

return to original tempo after division

symbol used to raise or lower a given pitch by 1 or 2 semi-tones, or to cancel a previous sign or part of key signature

slow,leisurely tempo

to the end, generally used after a repitition

slowing of tempo, usually with increasing vol.; most frequently occurs toward end of piece

slight slower than allegro, often implying lighter texture and character as well

fast

fast tempo with spirit

sweet, loveable

once more, but a little slower

rather slow, moderate walking speed

the notes of a chored played in succession to one another, rather than simultaneously; broken chord

a composed song in which text, melody, accompaniment are interrelated to create a unified effect

music that lacks a tonal center; absence of key

raised or enlarged. genreally refers to the raising of a pitch by one half-step

an improvised or written-out ornamental passage performed by a soloist usually near the final cadence

in singing style; singable

a short or partial breath to renew lung supply quickly

three of more pitches sounded simoultaneously or functioning as if sounding simoultaneously.

motion by half steps; also describes harmony or melody that employs some of the sequential 1 pitches (semi-tones) in an octave

passage that brings a piece to its conclusion; an ending

composition for instruments in which a solo instrument is set against an orchestral ensemble

repeat from beginninng of composition

repeat from sign

lowered, or reduced; generally refers to lowering of a pitch chromatically by one half step

gradually reduce volume, getting softer

performers singing the same part are divided to sing different parts

sweetly, usually also softly

ornamentation added to music to make it more beautiful or effective, or to demonstrate the abilities of a performer

type of vocal phonation that enable the dinger to sing notes beyong the normaml vocal range

pause or hold

very loud

focused tone; tone with major frontal resonance of the mouth and vocal mask

solemn, with dignity

graceful

a group of notes played or sung at the will or pleasure of singer

a semi-tone. there are 12 half-steps in an octave

any collecttion of pictches as they sound simoultaneously, or when pitches are in agreement

• relationship between two pitches, distance between s
• am upper and a lower pitch.

pitch relationships that establish a tonal center