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Sharp

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a term applied to a note slightly above its expected pitch, a sign to show that a note should be raised one semitone in pitch…

Absolute pitch

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perfect pitch, a strong conscious or unconscious memory of musical pitch

Relative pitch

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an ability to identify one pitch with reference to another given pitch

Scordatura

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Technique

Scordatura changes string tuning to expand resonance, simplify fingerings, or support specific tonal colors. When used, score…

Accidentals

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Notation

Accidentals are symbols placed before notes: sharp ( ) raises a pitch flat ( ) lowers a pitch natural cancels previous altera…

Concert pitch

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the pitch to which an ensemble tunes, typically a'= 440Hz

Ledger line

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short lines drawn through, above or below the heads of notes that are written above or below the staff

Pitch pipe

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device that is used to set any pitch of the chromatic scale