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