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22 Cards in this Set
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Decibel
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A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal
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Diminuendo
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A decrease in loudness
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Dixieland
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A kind of jazz with a strong two-beat rhythm and collective improvisation that originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century
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Dominant
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the fifth scale degree of the diatonic scale
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Drone
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minimalist musical style that emphasizes the use of sustained or repeated sounds or notes
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Dynamics
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The varying levels of volume of sound in different parts of a musical performance
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Embouchure
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The way in which a player applies the mouth to the mouthpiece of a brass or wind instrument
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Falsetto
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A method of voice production used by male singers, esp. tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range
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Fermata
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A pause of unspecified length on a note or rest
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Fine (Italian word)
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the end
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Form
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term used to refer to particular musical genres or styles
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Forte
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loud musical dynamic
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Fret
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a raised portion on the neck of a stringed instrument, that extends generally across the full width of the neck
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Harmony
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the use of simultaneous pitches (tones, notes), or chords
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Hymn
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a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise or prayer
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Imitation
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when a musical gesture is repeated later in a different form, but retains its original character
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Interval
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a combination of two notes, or the distance between their pitches
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Intonation
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a musician's realization of pitch accuracy, or the pitch accuracy of a musical instrument
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Leading tone
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a note or pitch which resolves or "leads" to a note one semitone higher or lower
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Ledger lines
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a short line added when necessary above or below the staff to increase the range of the staff
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Legato
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indicates that musical notes are played or sung smoothly and connected
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Libretto
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The text of an opera or other long vocal work
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