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I am looking for an easy to read list of common musical terms. My band director is always talking about how she is going to give us a quiz sometime soon on the musical terms that are found in our music. I would like to have some common terms with a quick definition and a picture if possible

Note that this question is merely for historical value, to make it easy for new users on the site.

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There are published textbooks that provide this information. Make a trip to your school library. – Wheat Williams Apr 26 at 6:29
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That would be why I said it was for historical value – Cody Guldner Apr 26 at 11:11
Understood. But take a look at all the trouble I got into with the alternate-tunings grab-bag. If the information is already available, there's simply no need to start our own list (however well-intentioned). – luser droog Apr 26 at 21:43

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Sforzando

Sforzando

Suddenly Loud

Tenuto

Tenuto

A lengthening of a note without changing the value

Staccato

Staccato

Short and articulated

Legato

Smooth and connected

Marcato

Accented

Accent

Accent

Emphasized note, relative to the notes around it.

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This is not anywhere near complete. – Luke Apr 26 at 12:21

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