Etude:A musical composition, usually for a solo instrument, that is designed to help the performer master a particular technical or expressive aspect of playing. The term "etude" comes from the French word for "study," and the pieces are often referred to a...
Much of the film takes place in glitzy Las Vegas where Elvis had a long-term residency though it’s worth noting that the star’s working-class roots and an impoverished upbringing in a mostly black neighborhood were a tremendous influence on his music. The Vegas setting applies a sparkling ...
A generic term used to designate the leader of a band. Although this term can be applied to any person that leads a band, it is most often associated with the leader of a military band, concert band symphonic band, or marching band. The bandmaster is generally the director or conductor ...
Rudy Rose joins the cast in the attempt-to-be-cool villain and lead singer in a band called Evermoist, which competes against the Bellas in a USO tour that involves playing in front of army boys. Add country band Saddle Up and DJ Dragon Nuts and DJ Looney, the Bellas get their much ...
A Cappella - "as in the Church"; unaccompanied (for voices only). A Dué - Both instruments on the same part are to play. A Punto d'arco - play with the point of the bow. Accelerando - Accelerando (Italian: becoming faster) is a term in general use to show that the music should...
Term used to modify tempo markings (allegro ___ = very fast) Attacca A musical directive for the performer to begin the next movement or section of a composition immediately and without pause Attack The method and clearness of beginning a phrase Belebend...
Actually, the idiom “plumbing the depth” originated as a nautical term. A sailor is instructed to lower a lead weight tied to a length of rope until it reached the bottom. Doing so enables the nautical crew to measure the depth of a planned deep sea exploration. Grammatically, when used...
How to Learn Music Theory for Beginners Music theory’s symbols and vocabulary might be intimidating. Fear not, musician-to-be! Like any language, music theory can be learned gradually. This guide will help you interpret those mysterious staff squiggles into a lively musical debate. 1. Alphab...
Transgender (often shortened to Trans) is a term used to describe people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Up-Tempo A song with a fast, lively or bright tempo. Terms associated with this may include allegro, Broadway 2, presto, prestissimo, quickly, fas...
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