* ben or bene: well; in ben marcato ("well marked") for example * bend: jazz term referring either to establishing a pitch, sliding down half a step and returning to the original pitch or sliding up half a step from the original note. * beschleunigte (Ger): accelerated, as in mit...
Musical termAlternativesDefinition / meaningLanguageNotes ato / at / in / by / for, etc.ItalianUsed in combination with other terms, e.g. a tempo: in time allaall', alto the / at the / in the manner ofItalianUsed in combination with other terms, e.g. alla marcia: in the manner of...
Understanding these musical terms for piano will help you become the best musician that you can be. Don’t worry if you forget a term, you can always come back to this resource for guidance. Good luck with your piano studies, and happy playing!Table...
Harmoniemusik - Harmoniemusik is music for wind band. In its more limited sense the term is used to signify music for wind bands or wind ensembles in the service of the nobility from the middle of the 18th century to the end of the third decade of the 19th century, and their popular c...
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...
numerous studies have shown the detrimental effects of aging on the hippocampus and memory performance. For instance, it has been reported that aging is associated with reduced hippocampal size85,86and that it affects the long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) occurring in th...
speeding it up. Slowing down helps you to focus more on errors you make, creating a higher degree of precision. Working this way helps mitigate the risk of creating unhelpful neural pathways in the myelination process while bolstering the useful connections requir...
Closed-back headphones are best for noise cancellation and avoiding disturbing others. They isolate well but sound smaller. Comfort is Key: Long Hauls, Happy Ears Music development often requires long listening sessions. Take long-term headphones that are lightweight and comfortable. Choose well-padde...
For several years I played once a month at the long term care facility where my mother lived during her final years. I continued playing there for quite a while after she died, and I’ll take it up again soon after a break of a few months. The non-monetary rewards of playing there ...
Pat Junior’s third album,Gold Fangs on Sunday,features the Raleigh hip-hop auteur’s usual closely observed and—to use his favorite term—vulnerable discussions of mental health, self-care, racism, joy, and all platonic forms of love. As always, he raps with old-fashioned clarity and dext...