A graphic score is a way of writing music so that it looks like a picture. Graphic scores use shapes, symbols or patterns rather than the usual system of written music, or notation.

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Simple Music Glossary You can view the glossary below, or freely download a PDF booklet version from here.

An accompaniment is the music which supports the main singer or player.

The study of how music behaves is called acoustics.

Alto is the name of a voice or instrument with a medium to high range. Alto is pitched below soprano and above tenor.

An anthem is a short piece of religious music. Many countries have a national anthem. This is usually a solemn song with patriotic words.

An aria is a song for a single singer accompanied by an orchestra. In operas the main singers sing arias to explain their feelings.

When notes of a chord are played one after the other (instead of together), they are called an arpeggio. Arpeggios can go upwards or downwards.