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.

Rhythm

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

Expression

Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.

Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

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.

Texture

A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

Expression

Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.

Intervals

A series of blocked 3rds that occur several times in a row throughout a piece.

Meter

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

Expression

Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.