Glossary

 

Glossary

Intonation: accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, or on a stringed instrument such as a guitar.

Rhythm: a strong repeated pattern of sound

Technical Exercises: exercises to  improve techniques relevant to the instrument or voice type

Dynamics: the volume and sound of the instrument or voice

Phrasing: the division of a melodic line

Range: distance from lowest and highest pitch

Sight Reading: read and perform music with no preparation

Improvisation: playing something off the top of your head with no prior planning, often used in solos

Breath Control: controlling how you breath while singing

Vibrato: the rapid, slight variation of pitch when playing or singing

Confidence: the quality of being certain of your abilities or actions

Tuning: a particular key where sn instrument, especially one with strings, is tuned

Accompaniment: a musical part that supports instruments or a group

Repertoire: a set of skills that  a performer can use regularly

Musical Interaction: how parts of music interact with each other

Stage Presence: the ability to gain attention through physical appearance or mannerisms