the freedom to make small changes in tempo during the progress of the piece to enhance its musical effect, irregular tempo
Tempo rubato
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Tempo I
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Tempo primo
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Thematic development
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the compositional process by which a theme is transformed by modifying its melodic outline, its harmony, or its rhythm
Thematic transformation
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the compositional process by which a theme is transformed by modifying its melodic outline, its harmony, or its rhythm
Rubato
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Italian
a limited freedom of rhythm and tempo when performing a piece of music; the time extension applied to one note is taken from…
Rubato
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Notation
Rubato should shape phrasing without losing overall pulse. In classical guitar, subtle rubato can support melodic expression…
Changes
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the set of chord changes, or harmonies, contained in the central theme or melody around which a piece has been built
Tape loop
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a continuous loop of tape which produces an everlasting sound effect when played. Used for any long sound needed without havi…