Animato
Animated, lively
Asymmetrical Meter
The combination of two simple meters where the pulse cannot be divided into 2, 3, or 4 beats per measure
Compound Meter
A meter in which the beat can be subdivided into groups of three
Dolce
Sweetly
Double Flat
Lowers a tone by a whole step; represented by two flat signs next to one another
Double Sharp
Raises a tone by a whole step (x)
Lento
A slow tempo
Major Interval
The set of intervals in the major scale, using scale degrees 1-2 (Major 2nd), 1-3 (Major 3rd), 1-6 (Major 6th), or 1-7 (Major 7th)
Minor Scale
A scale using the following pattern of whole and half steps: W H W W H W W
Perfect Interval
The set of intervals in the major scale using scale degrees 1-1 (Per. Unison), 1-4 (Per. 4th), 1-5 (Per. 5th), and 1-8 (Per. Octave)
Piu Mosso
More motion; quicker
Sempre
Always
Simple Meter
A meter in which the beat can be subdivided into groups of two
Suite
A collection or set of pieces that are related to one another in some way
Theme and Variation
A piece that states a musical idea in the opening section and then alters it, usually rhythmically
Triad Fifth
The highest pitch of a triad (a fifth above the root)
Triad Third
The middle pitch of a triad (a third above the root)