Music Definitions

5. Means to repeat the measure
9. Usually conducts without a baton because the expressiveness of his two hands is more sensitive for vocal music
12. Is made up of woodwinds, brasses, and percussion instruments
14. Very slow and dignified
15. A silent beat or beats
16. To play slowly

1. To play gradually louder
2. Tells which notes to play flat or sharp
3. Cancels a flat or sharp
4. Some players play the top notes while others play the bottom notes
6. Is comprised of 40 to 100 or more players performing
7. Usually stands on a podium and facing the ensemble, band, orchestra or choir
8. To play very quickly
10. Short lines added above or below the staff for note too high or low to fit on
11. Lowers a note one half step
13. Marks the end of the music