a transition note
Quilisma
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Quarter note
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a note one quarter the time value of a whole note see Note Values
Punctus
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a note, as in counterpoint; a dot after a note that adds one half the original duration to the note
Changing notes
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non harmonic notes; two notes, one that leaves the chord note by a tone or semitone, then leaps to the next non harmonic note…
Grace note
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ornamental note played quickly before the beat See grace note in Note Symbols
Note head
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the head, or round part of the note symbol as distinguished from the stem or any other part of the note See note head clef in…
Sixteenth note
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a note one sixteenth the time value of a whole note see Note Values
Sixty-fourth note
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a note one sixty fourth the time value of a whole note see Note Values
Springer
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an ornament consisting of the main note followed by the note above it followed by the note above that, then returning to the…