Attacco

Imitation

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Theory

Imitation is common in polyphonic writing and helps create coherence between voices. In classical guitar arrangements, imitat…

Alternative fingering

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substitute fingering, often used to provide tonal contrast; also used to make the playing of passage work easier

Line

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used graphically to denote ends of bars, the pitches of notes, articulation , used to describe aspects of melody

Reprise

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French

repeat, recapitulation, revival; a shortened version of a major composition in a stage production used to reward the audience…

Tape loop

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a continuous loop of tape which produces an everlasting sound effect when played. Used for any long sound needed without havi…

Atempause

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German

a small pause on a weak beat used to strengthen the following strong beat

Attacca

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Italian

at once, attack, immediately; used at the end of a section, the term means go on immediately to the next section without a pa…

Augmentation

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the lengthening of note values when recapitulating a fugal theme adding to it's dignity and weight; to increase a perfect or…