system of 5 lines and 4 spaces that uses standard notation for lower voices and instruments
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contour
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Shape or outline of a song
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Steady beat
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sets the tempo
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form
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the structure of a piece a song
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Treble Clef
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system of 5 lines and 4 spaces that uses standard notation for higher voices and instruments
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Tempo
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the speed of music
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call chart
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a summary of the form of a song that shows the contour and movement of the piece
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Melody
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main part of the song
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Rhythm
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pattern of a song
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stave
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a line of music on the staff
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Ostinato
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a mini melody that is repeated to create harmony
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staff
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the 5 lines on which standard notation is written
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Harmony
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gives melody support and weight to the song
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System
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for an ensemble this is when each stave per instrument, vocal,or piano parts are stacked on top of each other and bracketed together
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Dynamics
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Degrees of loudness or softness in music
f for forte or p for piano
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key signature
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any of several combinations of sharps or flats after the clef at the beginning of each stave indicating the key of a composition.
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Decrecendo
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gradually getting softer
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Grand Staff
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A two-part staff consisting of the treble staff on top and the bass staff on the bottom. These staves are connected by a bracket. it represents both hands being used to play