Expression

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

Rhythm

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

Expression

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

Expression

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

Rhythm

A technique of playing 8th notes where the first 8th note is held longer than the second of a grouping of two; used often in jazz and blues.

Expression

A type of articulation indicating to the player that a given note should be held for its full value or slightly more.