moderately loud
slur
Diminishing or gradually getting quieter
tie
rubato
poco meno mosso
a pause for breath in singing
A curved line used in musical notation to join two successive notes of the same pitch
breath mark
diminuendo
legato
Indicates that the note should be emphasized
Tempo marking indicating fast and lively
To sing smoothly with no noticeable breaks between the notes
poco ritardando
Indicates a change to a slightly slower tempo
triplet
marcato
A curved line used in musical notation to indicate that the notes are to be sung smoothly
vivace
The practice in performance of disregarding strict time for expressive effect
A group of 3 equal notes written where a group of 2 notes is suggested by the time signature
Becoming a little slower
mezzo forte
