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.

Rhythm

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

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.