Music Terms Dictionary
Discover the language of music through clear definitions and practical examples.
SforzandoA sudden strong accent on a note or chord.StaccatoPlaying notes short and detached.SlurA curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.SharpAn accidental that raises a pitch by one semitone.SyncopationEmphasis placed away from expected strong beats.ScaleAn ordered sequence of pitches.SonataAn instrumental work usually consisting of one or more movements.