Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

Meter

More than one time signature used in a single piece or movement.

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.

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.

Meter

More than one tempo indication used in a single piece or movement.

Expression

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