the colloquial term for signs indicating graded dynamic change
Hairpins
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Dynamic mark
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mark indicating that the dynamic level of a piece should gradually or suddenly change see dynamic symbols in Phrasing Symbols…
Signs
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symbols placed on or near a staff indicating performance specifications for pitch, dynamics, time duration, accidentals, phra…
Transition
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a short passing change of key, an abrupt key change
Harmonic rhythm
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the rate of harmonic change
Inflection
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any change or modification of pitch or note
A tempo
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Italian
the original speed; a direction to return to the original speed after a deliberate change of tempo
Abanico
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Spanish
a stylized roll played by the timbalero usually to signify a change in the music; a word used to describe the timbales figure…
Abwechseln
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German
to change one's instrument; changing parts in polyphony