Use this tag for questions about musical terms. Questions about symbols should use the "notation" tag.
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English translation for “rubato”
Most italian musical indications and concepts are easy to translate in one or two words (largo, presto, crescendo, ...) but it is difficult to find even an approximation to rubato.
Any suggestions?
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Identify this chord: F# (bass) + C + E + A
Would someone be able to identify this chord for me?
A
E
C
F# - bass
I'm sure it's obvious but I can't seem to figure it out.
It's a song in the key of C major. A C major chord precedes it and ...
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What would you call all-drum instrumental music?
I'm trying to find the title for music containing all percussion instruments (pianos/xylophones not included) such as drum corps and marching band drum breakdowns. I'd basically like to listen to ...
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What do they mean by 'This amp has a lot of headroom'?
Do they mean how loud it will go without getting distortion?
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What is “classical” guitar?
What exactly is classical music or playing? Some keep on saying this one is classical, that one is not classical. Well, how exactly can I define what is classical or not? I love plucking and do it all ...
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What is a ghost note ?
What is a ghost note and how is it different than holding the previous note ?
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Sharp / Flat: Collectively known as property by what name?
If a chord can be said to have a Quality which relates to whether it is major, minor, augmented or diminished then by what name do we call the property of a single note's flatness or sharpness?
Note: ...
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What is meant by “Top-End” and “Bottom-End”?
When guitarists describe the sound of their guitars, a lot of terms are used.
What does a guitarist mean when they talk about top and bottom end?
