Expression

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

Rhythm

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

Expression

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

Hand and Finger Techniques

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.

Texture

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