Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Expression

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

Notation

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

Expression

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

Rhythm

Notes whose values are determined by a subdivision into three-note groupings instead of two or four.