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| accidental |
in music, a symbol that indicates that a note should be played or sung one or two semitones higher or lower than is otherwise indicated. In most cases, the pitch is to be raised or lowered by one half step, as from F natural to F sharp. [2/5 definitions] |
| accompaniment |
a part of a piece of music that supports or provides background for another, more important part. [1/2 definitions] |
| accompany |
to play or sing music as part of the performance of another. [1/3 definitions] |
| acid rock |
a form of music popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s that has loud, often distorted sounds and harmonies, and lyrics that suggest psychedelic experiences. |
| act |
a short performance, or one part of a whole performance, of music, dance, or other entertainment. [1/4 definitions] |
| adagio |
in music, slow; slower than andante. [2/4 definitions] |
| aesthetic |
having to do with beauty or art, including literature, dance, music, painting, drawing, and sculpture. |
| agitprop |
inflammatory political propaganda spread through literature, theater, music, and art, esp. as used in support of communism. |
| Agnus Dei |
a prayer in the Roman Catholic or Anglican church beginning with these words, or the accompanying music. [1/2 definitions] |
| aircheck |
a recording of a radio broadcast, esp. of music. |
| alapana |
in Indian music, the detailed exposition of a raga, in which the general flavor of the raga is introduced. |
| album |
a recording of music that usually contains several pieces of music. [1/2 definitions] |
| ambient |
of music, characterized by sound and pattern rather than distinct notes of melody or rhythmic structure. [2/3 definitions] |
| Apollo |
the god of light, music, poetry, and healing in Greek and Roman mythology. Apollo was also the god of prophecy. People travelled to his shrine at Delphi to ask questions about future events. |
| appoggiatura |
in music, a dissonant note in a strong metrical position that resolves to a consonant note in a weaker metrical position. [2 definitions] |
| arabesque |
a brief piece of highly ornamented music, usu. written for piano. [1/4 definitions] |
| arr.2 |
abbreviation of "arrangement," the act of putting things in order, esp. the adaptation of a piece of music for a particular style of performance. |
| arrange |
to adapt (a piece of music) for a particular style of performance or for particular players. [1/4 definitions] |
| arrangement |
a piece of music that has been changed to fit a particular type of performance. [1/5 definitions] |
| art |
things that are made by humans and that people think have beauty or deep meaning. Music, films, written works, and paintings are examples of art. |
| artist |
a person who works at or who has skill at painting, music, or any other form of art. |
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