| A | B |
|---|
| Dynamics | the Louds and Softs |
| Articulation | the way you speak or attack a tone |
| Diction | another word for Articulation |
| Performance Etiquette | manners and behavior |
| Critique | providing constructive feedback |
| Melody | the main tune |
| Harmony | perform two or more tones at the same time |
| Beat | the pulse of the music |
| Tempo | the speed of the music |
| Phrase | a complete musical thought |
| Ostinato | a repeated pattern |
| Composer | someone who writes music |
| Conductor | someone who directs an ensemble |
| Forte | Loud |
| Piano | Soft |
| Fortissimo | Very Loud |
| Pianissimo | Very Soft |
| Mezzo Forte | Medium Loud |
| Crescendo | Gradually Louder |
| Decrescendo | Gradually Softer |
| Staccato | to separate or shorten a tone |
| Legato | smooth and connected tones |
| Accent | emphasize a tone |
| Allegro | Fast |
| Largo | Slow |
| Accelerando | Gradually Speed Up |
| Ritardando | Gradually Slow Down |
