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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dynamics | The intensityor volumewith which music is interpreted. |
| Dynamics Markings | Sings that indicate changes in intensity. |
| Pianissimo | Very soft. |
| Piano | Soft. |
| Mezzo Piano | Medium soft . |
| Mezzo Forte | Medium loud. |
| Forte | Loud. |
| Fortissimo | Very loud. |
| Crescendo | Gradually increasing in intensity. |
| Diminuendo | Gradually decreasing in intensity. |
| Double Hairpin | A combination of crescendo and diminuendo. |
| Sforzando | Accenting or stressing the note. |
| Classical Period | A period in music that goes approximately from 1750 to1827. |
| String Quartet | A musical ensemble of four string instruments-two violins ,a viola and a cello-or a piece written to be performed by such a group. |
| Symphonic Orchesta | A large instrumental ensamble used in classical music that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind and percussion. |
| Sympony | An extended piece for a full orchesta, usually serious in nature and in several moments. |
| Sonata | An instrumental musical form in several moments, typical of the Classical period. |
| Concerto | A form of music for one or more solo instruments and a symphonic orchesta. |
| Fortepiano | The early version of the piano. |
| Soloist | Aperson who perfors a solo. |