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Music terms explained in plain English. 1,065 words and meanings, most familiar first.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tremolo noun | A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver. |
| tremulant noun | A mechanical component of a musical organ, designed to add vibration to the sounds produced by the instrument. |
| tritone noun | An interval of three whole tones. |
| tympano noun | A kettledrum. |
| unisonal adjective | Being in unison |
| unproduced adjective | Recording the music directly, with a minimum of overdubs, effects and other processing. |
| urtext noun | The original version of a piece of music or text, as created by the composer or writer. |
| uvula noun | An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clapper |
| veloce adverb | (To be played) with great rapidity. |
| verset noun | A very short organ interlude or prelude. |
| vigoroso noun | A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played with emphasis, spirit, vigour or energy. |
| virtuosic adjective | Requiring a high level of technical skill. |
| volti verb | Turn the page |
| woodwinds noun | The woodwind instruments of an orchestra collectively |
| zarzuela noun | A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject. |
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