| A | B |
| dynamics | loudness and softness of sound |
| phrase | a musical statement |
| program music | music used for some non-musical idea |
| absolute music | music with no non-musical ideas |
| range | from the lowest tone to the highest tone |
| interval | the distance between tones |
| fermata | the symbol which means to hold the tone |
| composer | the person who writes the music |
| accompaniment | music that supports the sound of a solo performer |
| tempo | the speed of the music |