music representation
the music information that is being conveyed, such as pitch, articulation, dynamics etc.
music notation
the typeface and layout used to present the music information
Common Practice Period (CPP)
Baroque, Classical, Romantic eras of music
ars subtilior
a musical style of the late 14th century using more complex rhythms and musical figures than previous eras
mannered notation
notation from the ars subtilior in which (among other things) changes in note durations are indicated by the colour of the note, not by a change or addition of symbol
justification
adjusting the layout and spacing of materials so that they are evenly distributed
graphics-based
refers to a notation system where the notation has no associated attributes of pitch, duration etc.
rule-based
a notation system where each symbol is identified as having specific attributes such as pitch or duration
method
for score input, the type of interface that allows information to be entered
mode
for software, the manner of operation and the actions allowable
real time entry
the entry of musical data through performance
step time entry
the entry of musical data in non-real time
QWERTY keyboard
the traditionally laid out computer or typewriter keyboard
clavier keyboard
a music keyboard such as found on piano, harpsichord, organ or clavichord
MusicXML
a protocol for the exchange of music notation information between notation programs
Open Score Format
a protocol for the exchange of files containing music notation, audio and video, html code and MIDI data
Enigma Transportable File (ETF)
a text-based file exchange format that allows for the exchange of FInales files via e-mail without being corrupted
Scorch
a limited online editor viewer designed to support commercial distribution of music scores
Finale Viewer
a limited online editor viewer designed to support commercial distribution of music scores