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Melody	The tune; a series of notes that makes a musical idea		music-theory-vocabulary
Harmony	Notes sounded together that support the melody		music-theory-vocabulary
Rhythm	Pattern of long and short sounds in time		music-theory-vocabulary
Beat	The steady pulse in music		music-theory-vocabulary
Tempo	The speed of the music		music-theory-vocabulary
Pitch	How high or low a sound is		music-theory-vocabulary
Dynamics	How loud or soft the music is		music-theory-vocabulary
Timbre	The special tone color of a voice or instrument		music-theory-vocabulary
Texture	How many layers of sound are heard at once		music-theory-vocabulary
Form	The structure or plan of a piece		music-theory-vocabulary
Phrase	A musical sentence		music-theory-vocabulary
Motif	A short musical idea that repeats and develops		music-theory-vocabulary
Theme	The main melody of a piece		music-theory-vocabulary
Variation	A changed version of a theme		music-theory-vocabulary
Verse	A part of a song with the same melody but new words		music-theory-vocabulary
Chorus	The repeated part of a song with the same words		music-theory-vocabulary
Bridge	A contrasting section in a song, usually after the second chorus		music-theory-vocabulary
Refrain	A repeated line or section		music-theory-vocabulary
Introduction	The opening section of a piece		music-theory-vocabulary
Coda	A closing section		music-theory-vocabulary
Interlude	A short piece played between sections		music-theory-vocabulary
Ostinato	A short pattern repeated again and again		music-theory-vocabulary
Drone	A long, steady note held under a melody		music-theory-vocabulary
Round	A song in which groups enter one after another with the same melody		music-theory-vocabulary
Canon	Strict imitation of a melody entering at different times		music-theory-vocabulary
Call and response	One voice asks and another answers		music-theory-vocabulary
Unison	Everyone playing or singing the same notes		music-theory-vocabulary
Solo	One performer alone		music-theory-vocabulary
Duet	Two performers		music-theory-vocabulary
Trio	Three performers		music-theory-vocabulary
Quartet	Four performers		music-theory-vocabulary
Quintet	Five performers		music-theory-vocabulary
Ensemble	A group of musicians		music-theory-vocabulary
A cappella	Singing without instruments		music-theory-vocabulary
Orchestra	A large group of string, wind and percussion players		music-theory-vocabulary
Conductor	The person who leads an orchestra or choir		music-theory-vocabulary
Choir	A group of singers		music-theory-vocabulary
Soprano	Highest female voice		music-theory-vocabulary
Alto	Lower female voice		music-theory-vocabulary
Tenor	Higher male voice		music-theory-vocabulary
Bass	Lowest male voice		music-theory-vocabulary
Baritone	Male voice between tenor and bass		music-theory-vocabulary
Mezzo-soprano	Female voice between soprano and alto		music-theory-vocabulary
Binary form	A B form, two contrasting sections		music-theory-vocabulary
Ternary form	A B A form		music-theory-vocabulary
Rondo	A form where the main theme returns between contrasting sections, like A B A C A		music-theory-vocabulary
Theme and variations	A form that changes a theme again and again		music-theory-vocabulary
Movement	A major section of a longer work like a symphony		music-theory-vocabulary
Overture	Orchestral piece that opens an opera, ballet or play		music-theory-vocabulary
Lullaby	A soothing song for sleep		music-theory-vocabulary
March	Music with a strong, steady beat for walking		music-theory-vocabulary
Waltz	A dance in 3/4 time		music-theory-vocabulary
Minuet	A graceful dance in 3/4 time		music-theory-vocabulary
Sonata	A work for one or two instruments		music-theory-vocabulary
Etude	A study piece to practice a skill		music-theory-vocabulary
Prelude	An introductory piece		music-theory-vocabulary
Nocturne	A dreamy piece suggesting night		music-theory-vocabulary
Lieder	German art songs		music-theory-vocabulary
Aria	A solo song in an opera		music-theory-vocabulary
Libretto	The text of an opera		music-theory-vocabulary
Interval	The distance between two pitches		music-theory-vocabulary
Octave	Eight notes apart, the same name higher or lower		music-theory-vocabulary
Tonic	The home note of a key		music-theory-vocabulary
Resolution	Moving from tense notes to rest notes		music-theory-vocabulary
Transpose	Move music into a different key		music-theory-vocabulary
Improvise	Make up music while performing		music-theory-vocabulary
Embouchure	How a player shapes lips and face on a wind instrument		music-theory-vocabulary
Vibrato	A slight, quick wavering of pitch to make a note richer		music-theory-vocabulary