Carolyn Miller

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

8th Notes

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

An indication instructing the player to play very loudly; louder than forte.

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 4th of any quality.

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 5th of any quality.

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 6th intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

A series of blocked octaves that are played one hand at a time and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.

A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.

Temporary displacement of established meter by the stressing of a weak beat.