| A | B |
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| aria | a song for one voice or instrument |
| percussion | a type of instrument which makes sounds when it is struck |
| clef | a symbol that shows the pitch of the musical notes in that musical staff |
| crescendo | an increase in volume or intensity |
| staccato | played sharply, with breaks between tones |
| overture | a way of introducing a musical work such as an opera, usually combining melodies from many songs that will be heard throughout the performance |
| tempo | the time or speed in which music is played |
| chord | three or more tones sounded together |
| adagio | in a slow tempo (its Latin root means "at ease") |
| allegro | in a fast tempo (its Latin root means "happy" or "lively") |
