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Indicates the piece is written in the bass clef, often used for lower vocal ranges.

A fermata indicates that a note should be held longer than its normal duration.

Indicates 'without' and is used to instruct performers on what to omit.

Decrescendo, instructs the performer to gradually decrease the volume.

Instructs the accompanist to follow the soloist closely in terms of tempo and expression.

Instructs the performer to play expressively.

Indicates the note should be sustained for its full value, perhaps with slight emphasis.

A rapid alternation between the indicated note, the note above or below, and returning to the indicated note.

Indicates the second time a passage is to be played.

Instructs the performer to slide from one pitch to another.

A complete break in sound, a pause for an indefinite length of time.

Qualifies a musical direction by meaning 'but not too much'.

Mezzo-forte, a dynamic marking that indicates a medium loud volume.

Indicates the first time a passage is to be played.

Pianissimo, instructs the performer to sing very softly.

Indicates the notes should be sung with a short, detached approach.

Indicates to perform with spirit or vigor.

Return to the original tempo of the piece after a deviation.

Crescendo, instructs the performer to gradually increase the volume.

Indicates an immediate change, such as a sudden dynamic shift.

Indicates the music should die away in volume and sometimes tempo.

A symbol that indicates where the singer should take a breath.

Indicates the note should be emphasized or attacked more forcefully.

Used to mark a spot to which the performer will return.

Indicates the rest should be extended beyond its normal duration.

Marks the end of a piece or a section within a piece.

Forte, instructs the performer to sing loudly.

Indicates a sudden, forceful accent on a single note or chord.

Instructs string players to use a mute; in vocal music, it implies toning down the volume.

Fortissimo, instructs the performer to sing very loudly.

Diminuendo, similar to decrescendo, instructs the performer to decrease the volume.

Instructs the performer to play sweetly and softly.

A small note that embellishes the main note, usually played quickly before the principal note.

Piano, instructs the performer to sing softly.

Indicates that the notes it encompasses should be sung smoothly and connected (legato).

Connects two notes of the same pitch, indicating they should be sounded as one.

Indicates the notes should be played with a marked and stressed style.

Indicates singing in an undertone, softly, usually for dramatic effect.

Indicates the piece is written in the treble clef, commonly used for higher vocal ranges.

A rapid alternation between the indicated note and the one above it.

A concluding passage that brings a piece or a movement to an end.

Indicates that a single vocal part is to be divided to sing different pitches.

Indicates a gradual change, typically in dynamics or tempo (e.g., 'poco a poco crescendo').

Indicates the musician should be silent for a specific duration or section.

Represents the alto or C clef, showing where middle C is located; often used for mezzo-soprano or baritone voices.

Indicates that the notes should be played smoothly and connected.

Instructs to continue playing in the same manner as previously indicated.

Ritardando, a tempo marking instructing the performer to gradually slow down.