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Most of the terms are Italian, in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. Sometimes, the special musical meanings of these phrases differ from the original or current Italian meanings. Most of the other terms are taken from French and German, indicated by Fr. and Ger., respectively.
concert: A work for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra Concertino: little concert: A short concerto; the solo instrument in a concerto Concerto grosso: big concert: A Baroque form of concerto, with a group of solo instruments Da capo aria: from the head aria: A three-section musical form Dramma giocoso: jocular drama: A ...
This glossary includes terms for musical instruments, playing or singing techniques, amplifiers, effects units, sound reinforcement equipment, and recording gear and techniques which are widely used in jazz and popular music. Most of the terms are in English, but in some cases, terms from other languages are encountered (e.g. to do an "encore ...
Also AM radio or AM. Used interchangeably with kilohertz (kHz) and medium wave. A modulation technique used in electronic communication where the amplitude (signal strength) of the wave is varied in proportion to that of the message signal. Developed in the early 1900s, this technique is most commonly used for transmitting an audio signal via a radio wave measured in kilohertz (kHz). See AM ...
Tech or Techie: a general (sometimes considered derogatory) slang term for a member of the technical crew of a show. Tech or Technical rehearsal: a rehearsal primarily for the purpose of practicing the technical elements of a play, such as lights and sound. Theater: building where acting takes place (also a cinema)
The slang word "pedo" literally means "fart," but the word has other meanings, like in the expression the pop star used. The concert Thursday in Buenos Aires was the first of Swift's Eras Latin ...
Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).
short phrases sung repeatedly at the end of a song; the last section of a dance done with singing, where the cantaor/a sings while the baile is danced; see 'coletilla' [2] F [ edit ]