Articulation Terms
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bird's eye
A bird's eye is a very common symbol in piano music. Learn the more common word for "bird's eye," and see how it's marked in piano music.
fermata
A fermata is a very common symbol in piano music, and one of the first you will learn. A fermata, or bird's eye, affects articulation. Learn the meaning of the Italian musical term "fermata," and see how it's marked in piano music.
staccatissimo
The Italian musical term "staccatissimo" is a superlative of staccato, and is a symbol affecting articulation. Staccatissimo is often written using note accents, but can be indicated using the term itself. Learn the meaning and pronunciation of staccatissimo, and see how it's written in piano music.
leggiero
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical command 'leggiero.'