Texture

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

Scales

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Expression

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

Meter

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

Texture

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