Definition (noun): a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature Definition (adjective): happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally Example: with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table Definition (adjective): happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally Example: accidental […]
Definition (verb): put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. Definition (verb): reach or come to rest Example: The bird landed on the highest branch Definition (verb): reach or come to rest Example: The plane landed in Istanbul Definition (verb): put or settle into a position Example: The hotel was set down at the […]
Once you’re familiar with the basics of reading a score, the best way to learn is to practice. You can start with this simple line from a nursery rhyme. Imagine that you were looking at the score for a full orchestral arrangement of ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep.’ You look down the different parts, find your […]
Definition (noun): a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. Example: they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert Definition (noun): an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious Example: the edict was subject to many interpretations Definition (noun): an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious Example: […]
Definition (noun): a relatively long narrow piece of something Example: he felt a flat strip of muscle Definition (noun): artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material Definition (noun): an airfield without normal airport facilities Definition (noun): a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Definition (noun): thin piece […]
Definition (noun): (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones Definition (noun): vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
Definition (noun): neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front Example: he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie Definition (noun): neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and […]
Definition (noun): a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage Example: he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway Definition (noun): a theatrical performance of a drama Example: the play lasted two hours Definition (noun): a preset plan of action in team sports Example: the coach drew up the […]
Definition (noun): a brief written record Example: he made a note of the appointment Definition (noun): a short personal letter Example: drop me a line when you get there Definition (noun): a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound Example: the singer held the note too long Definition (noun): a tone of […]
Definition (adjective): (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure Definition (adjective): relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of a musical scale Example: isotonic tuning Definition (adjective): of or involving muscular contraction in which tension is constant while length changes Definition (adjective): of two or more muscles; having equal tension
Definition (noun): an artistic form of nonverbal communication Definition (noun): a party of people assembled for dancing Definition (noun): taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music Definition (noun): a party for social dancing Definition (verb): move in a graceful and rhythmical way Example: The young girl danced into the room […]
Definition (noun): an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods Definition (noun): (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments
Definition (noun): a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way Definition (noun): humorous or satirical mimicry Definition (verb): make a spoof of or make fun of Definition (verb): make a parody of Example: The students spoofed the teachers
Definition (noun): traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste Definition (adjective): of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc. Example: classic Chinese pottery Definition (adjective): of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, […]