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Notes that are either raised or lowered by two semitones.

Double Accidentals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 4th 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 left pedal, which moves the keyboard so that the hammers play less strings, creating a softer or lighter sound.

A third staff added to the grand staff in order to clearly differentiate various voices used in a piece.

A series of blocked octaves that are played one hand at a time and where additional notes of different qualities are added in between the octaves.

The use of notes not in the prevailing mode or diatonic scale of a piece.

An indication to play in an unconnected manner, as opposed to legato, but not as short as staccato. Also called "non-legato".

Notes that are tied for extended periods, often over several measures.

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.

An indication instructing the player to play extremely softly; softer than pianissimo.

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

The middle pedal which continues sustaining any notes that are already being held down as the pedal is pressed.

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

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

A blocked chord whose notes are played quickly in succession which gives the chord a harp-like sound.

A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.