Score
A written document showing all parts of a musical composition aligned vertically on the page
Category
notation
Pronunciation
SKOR
Origin
English
Length
86 words · 1 min read
About Score
A full score displays every instrument or voice part simultaneously, allowing conductors and analysts to see the complete musical picture. Parts are arranged in a standard order: woodwinds at the top, then brass, percussion, and strings at the bottom.
More notation terms
Articulation Markings
View all notationterms →Symbols placed above or below notes to indicate how they should be attacked, sustained, or released.
Tempo MarkingA word or phrase placed at the beginning of a piece or section indicating the speed at which it should be performed.
TieA curved line joining two adjacent notes of the same pitch, combining their durations into a single sustained sound.
OpusA numbering system for a composer's works, assigned roughly in order of publication
Dynamic MarkingA symbol or abbreviation indicating the volume at which music should be played, from very soft to very loud.
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