Ritardando
Ritardando is a musical term indicating a gradual slowing of tempo. Frequently notated as “rit.”, it is used across many styles to create expressive phrasing and structural emphasis.
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English horn
The English horn, also known as the cor anglais, is a double‑reed woodwind instrument pitched a perfect fifth below the oboe. It is distinguished by its mellow, plaintive tone and is a staple of the Romantic and contemporary orchestral repertoire.
Pitch correction
Pitch correction is a digital audio process that adjusts the pitch of recorded sounds to match intended musical notes. It is widely used in vocal production, instrumental editing, and live performance to improve intonation or create stylistic effects.
Grave (tempo)
Grave is a tempo marking indicating a very slow and solemn pace, typically ranging from 25 to 45 beats per minute. It is used primarily in classical and early‑romantic repertoire to convey profound seriousness or gravitas.
Meno Mosso
Meno mosso is an Italian tempo directive meaning “a little slower.” It appears in scores to indicate a modest reduction in speed, often as a contrast to a preceding faster section.
Pentatonic Scale
The pentatonic scale is a five-note musical scale found in many world traditions. It exists in major and minor forms and serves as a fundamental building block in folk, blues, rock, and classical music.
Minimalism (Music Era)
Emerging in the early 1960s and reaching its peak in the 1970s, Minimalism is defined by repetitive structures, steady pulse, and gradual processual change. The movement reshaped contemporary composition through pared‑down textures and an emphasis on perception.
Mixolydian mode
The Mixolydian mode is a diatonic scale that resembles the major scale but with a lowered seventh degree. It is widely used in folk, jazz, rock, and modal music, offering a characteristic dominant sound without the need for a separate chord alteration.
Adagio
Adagio is a musical tempo marking indicating a slow, leisurely pace. Originating from Italian, it guides performers to play with breadth and expressive calmness.
Scale (music)
A musical scale is an ordered collection of pitches spanning an octave, forming the foundation for melody, harmony, and improvisation. Scales vary across cultures and genres, with major, minor, pentatonic, and modal types being the most common in Western music.