Music Glossary: phrasing

Notation for note shaping (staccato, legato, accents, tenuto) affecting attack/length. more

A comma-like mark indicating a place for wind/voice to breathe without altering pulse. more

Long slur-like bracket indicating a musical phrase or breath/bow plan. more

Expressive, elastic timing that borrows time and gives it back; localized tempo freedom. more

Short, detached notes marked with dots; degree of separation is stylistic/contextual. more

Held to full value or slightly emphasized; marked with a short horizontal line. more