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Music Terminology - Level 1

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Short lines drawn above or below the staff for notes too high or too low to appear on the staff.
Ledger Lines

Sign used to raise the pitch of a note one half step.
Sharp

Sign used to lower the pitch of a note one half step.
Flat

Sign used to cancel a sharp or flat.
Natural

A curved line connecting to notes of the same pitch. The second note is not to be played, but its value is added to that of the first.
Tie

Repeat the section between these signs. If there is only one sign, then go back to the beginning of the piece.
Repeat
The end or close of the piece.
Fine

To hold or pause
Fermata (bird's eye hold)

Staff sign for notes above middle C.
Treble or G Clef

Staff sign for notes below middle C.
Bass or F Clef

Indicates that a passage is to be played very smoothly without interruptions between notes.
Legato

Go back to the beginning.
Da capo

TO place emphasis on a specific note.
Accent

Strong or loud.
Forte

Soft or quiet
Piano

A curved line drawn over or under a group of notes, slur indicating that the notes should be played smoothly and connected. (legato)
Phrase Line

To hold or pause.
Fermata

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