Mosaic, Volume 2

Paul Poston

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.

A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.

A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time; usually briefly and with simple rhythms.