 | Term | Definition |
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tablature |
being a general term to define notational devices using systems other than the staff and notes to represent music |
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musical alphabet |
A, B, C, D, E, F, G |
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leger lines and leger spaces |
extensions beyond the range of the staff |
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grand staff |
the combination of the treble and bass clef |
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half step |
the difference in pitch between any key and the key immediately above or below it |
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whole step |
two half steps |
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chromatic signs |
signs used to alter the pitch of a written note; e.g. double flat, flat, natural, sharp, double sharp |
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enharmonic |
notes that are of the same pitch but with different spellings |
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chromatic |
a half step involving the same letter of the musical alphabet |
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diatonic |
a half step involving adjacent letters of the musical alphabet |
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