Glossary of Musical Terms
- Articulation Terms (27)
- Beginner Musical Terms (117)
- Dynamics Terms (71)
- Expression Terms (59)
- French Musical Terms (105)
- German Musical Terms (86)
- Italian Musical Terms (137)
- Musical Terms A - Z (463)
- Tempo Terms (173)
alongez
The French musical term "alongez" affects the tempo of the music; learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of alongez. View Musical Terms A - Z or View All Rhythm & Tempo Terms.
(aug7) augmented seventh chord
(aug/M7) augmented major seventh chord
bémol
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French musical term "bémol."
(dim7) diminished seventh chord
(°maj7) diminished major seventh chord
interval
Learn about musical intervals. Half steps, whole steps, and octaves are all musical intervals, which are fundamental elements of musical composition. Learn the different musial intervals and browse musical terms A - Z.
(ø) half-diminished seventh chord
(m/M7) minor/major seventh chord
(7♯5) seventh sharp five chord
assai
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "assai," and see how it's used in piano music.
tempo giusto
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical phrase "tempo giusto," and see how it's used in piano music.
scherzando
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "scherzando" (or "scherzosamente") and see how it's used in piano music.
semitono
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "semitono," and see how it's used in piano music.
Violinschlüssel
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'Violinschlüssel.'
misterioso
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "misterioso," and see how it's used in piano music.
più
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "più," and see how it's used in piano music.
meno
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "meno," and see how it's used in piano music.
Auflösungszeichen
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'Auflösungszeichen.'
bécarre
The French musical term bécarre is a musical symbol written alongside a note to change its pitch. Learn the meanings of "bécarre," and learn about accidentals in piano music.
molto
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "molto," and see how it's used in piano music.
altération
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French musical term "altération."
G-Schlüssel
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'G-Schlüssel.'
sempre
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "sempre," and see how it's used in piano music.
(♯) dièse
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French musical term "dièse."
Bassschlüssel
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'Bassschlüssel.'
double dièse
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French musical term 'double dièse.'
double bémol
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French musical term 'double bémol.'
Be
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term "Be."
F-Schlüssel
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'F-Schlüssel.'
Kreuz
Learn the meaning, pronunciation & multilingual synonyms of the German musical term 'Kreuz.'
Bindebogen
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term & symbol 'Bindebogen.'
Doppelkreuz
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term 'Doppelkreuz.'
Doppel-Be
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German musical term 'Doppel-Be.'
alterazione
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "alterazione."
diesis
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "diesis."
bemolle
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "bemolle."
doppio diesis
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term 'doppio diesis.'
aisément
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms for the French tempo term 'aisément.'
lent
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'lent.'
rapidamente
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'rapidamente.'
bequadro
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term "bequadro."
rasch
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'rasch.'
rapidement
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'rapidement.'
doppio bemolle
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical term 'doppio bemolle.'
grave
The Italian musical term "grave" is pronounced "graah-vay." Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'grave.'
schwer
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'schwer.'
gemächlich
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'gemächlich.'
tranquillement
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'tranquillement.'
tranquille
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'tranquille.'
prestissimo
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'prestissimo.'
extrêmement rapide
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'extrêmement rapide.'
äusserst schnell
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'äusserst schnell.'
largement
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'largement.'
lento assai
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'lento assai.'
äusserst breit
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'äusserst breit.'
très lent
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'très lent.'
très large
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'très large.'
allègre
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'allègre.'
assez large
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'assez large.'
allegro moderato
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'allegro moderato.'
etwas breit
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'etwas breit.'
largo assai
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'largo assai.'
leggiero
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical command 'leggiero.'
très rapide
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the French tempo command 'très rapide.'
vivacissimo
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'vivacissimo.'
leggermente
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical command 'leggermente.'
leggerissimo
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian musical command 'leggerissimo.'
double-accidental
Learn how double-accidentals are used in music; why they're necessary, and the symbols used to mark double-sharps, double-flats, and double-naturals on the staff.
andante moderato
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'andante moderato.'
molto allegro
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the Italian tempo command 'molto allegro.'
lustig
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'lustig.'
sehr breit
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'sehr breit.'
ziemlich ruhig
Learn the meaning, BPM, pronunciation, and multilingual synonyms of the German tempo command 'ziemlich ruhig.'