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| Dynamics | The degree of loudness or softness in music. |
| Encore | French for "again." The call for a performer to continue playing at the end of a concert. |
| Tempo | The speed of a piece of music. |
| Melody | A tune or theme. |
| Compose | To create and write a piece of music. |
| Improvisation | The art of composing music while performing it, without the help of a written score. |
| Pitch | The highness or lowness of a musical tone. |
| Rhythm | The patterns of time and beats in music. |
| Chord | Three or more tones played together. |
| A Cappella | Singing without the accompaniment of instruments. |
| Accompaniment | The musical background played behind the main performer. |
| Duet | A composition for two performers. |
| Solo | A piece of music (part of a composition or a whole composition) written for a single voice or instrument. |
| Scale | A series of notes that go up or down stepwise. |
| Dissonance | A harsh or disagreeable combination of sounds, or a combination of sounds that creates a feeling of tension needing to be resolved. |
| Rest | A sign indicating a measured silence. |
| Consonance | A combination of sounds that give a pleasing effect, with a feeling of satisfaction and rest. |
| Baton | A stick used by conductors to keep time and guide the instrumentalists or singers. |
| Virtuoso | A performer who has great technical skill. |
| Accent | Emphasizing a musical note to make it stand out from the others. |
