Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.

Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.

Rhythm

8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.

Rhythm

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

Texture

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

Texture

A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.

Intervals

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

Meter

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

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.

Expression

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

Expression

Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.

Texture

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.