Glossary of musical terminology

Musical performance indications are textual additions to the notation that alone can not be represented or described using the notation. You can apply for the voice or an instrument. Usually they are held in Italian. ( Common abbreviations are given in parentheses. )

See also: Tempo | Dynamics | accent

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

B

I

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

Z

Comments

  • Lecture Title
  • List (Music)
Accent (music) A capriccio Cantabile Col legno Dynamics (music) Glissando Legato Ossia Ostinato Pizzicato Portato Sostenuto Staccatissimo Staccato Fingerboard Tacet Tenuto Triple Concerto (Beethoven)
33121
de