Octatonic Scale
The octatonic scale is an eight‑note symmetric scale built from alternating whole and half steps. It appears in classical, jazz, and film music, offering a rich source of tension and colour.
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Allegro (tempo marking)
Allegro is an Italian tempo indication meaning ‘fast, lively’, commonly used in classical music to denote a brisk, upbeat speed.
Prestissimo – Very Fast Tempo Marking
Prestissimo is an Italian musical term indicating an extremely fast tempo, faster than presto. It is used across classical and contemporary repertoire to signal virtuosic speed, often exceeding 200 beats per minute.
Video Game Music
Video game music refers to the original compositions and soundtracks created for interactive digital games. It combines a range of styles, technologies, and adaptive techniques to support storytelling, gameplay, and player immersion.
Breath Mark (Music Notation)
A breath mark is a small notation symbol that indicates where a performer should take a brief breath or pause, helping to shape phrasing without affecting the measured rhythm.
Più Mosso
Più mosso is an Italian tempo indication meaning “more movement” or “faster,” used to signal a moderate increase in speed within a musical piece.
Cantata
A cantata is a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in several movements and often featuring soloists, choir, and orchestra. Originating in the early 17th century, cantatas have been used in both sacred and secular contexts across various musical periods.
Dorian mode
The Dorian mode is a type of musical scale that can be thought of as a natural minor scale with a raised sixth degree. It is one of the ancient Greek modes and remains widely used in jazz, folk, and rock music.
Canon (music)
A canon is a contrapuntal compositional technique in which a melody is imitated after a short delay by one or more voices, creating interlocking lines that follow strict rules of interval and timing.
Sharp (music notation)
The sharp symbol (♯) is an accidental that raises the pitch of a note by one semitone. It appears to the left of a notehead or at the beginning of a key signature, indicating that the affected pitch is to be played a half step higher than written.