This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian (see also Italian musical terms used in English), in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. Sometimes, the special musical meanings of these phrases differ from the original or current Italian meanings. Most of the other terms are taken from French and German, indicated by "(Fr)" and "(Ger)", respectively. Others are from languages such as Latin and Spanish.

Unless specified, the terms are Italian or English. The list can never be complete: some terms are common, and others are used only occasionally, and new ones are coined from time to time. Some composers prefer terms from their own language rather than the standard terms here. For a list of terms used in jazz, country, rock, and other popular music genres, see the List of jazz and popular musical terms article.

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What do you think of the new BBC TV adaptation of Oliver Twist?
Q. Do you think the Timpothy Spall is a convincing Fagin and what about the music? Any other comments - one of mine would be that Oliver and the other boys looked far too well fed when they were supposed to be desperate for "more" and it goes totally against the book in many ways - what about the modern day terminology? Even the *musical* "Oliver" has more of the spirit of Dickens!
Asked by Joan R - Wed Dec 19 12:51:54 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Couldn't watch it all, Timothy Spall (although great in most things!) is the worst Fagin I've ever seen or heard, absolutely atrocious!
Answered by groovymaude - Wed Dec 19 14:18:08 2007

How to fake my way through a dance audition?
Q. I have a musical theatre audition for a musical coming up, and the musical is very strong in dance. The choreographer for this show is really, really good. But I have very little formal dance experience. So my question is: does anyone have any tips for how to fake my way through this dance audition? I've done lots of musicals and musical auditions before, so I know basic terminology. I've also been renting dance videos to help. But does anyone have any other tips? Thanks!
Asked by Annie - Mon Nov 9 10:06:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I've taken many years of dance, but I'm not skinny. So going into my last dance audition - I was nervous. Like your situation, the choreographer what AMAZING. The show was Thoroughly Modern Mille. Anyways, there are two things to remember: 1. Keep your head up and make eye-contact with the judges. 2. SMILE! Smile the whole time. No matter what. Just plaster that smile on and go with it. All that being said, that's what I've always done, and it has landed me some great parts. confidence is the biggest key, I promise. Break a leg :-) PS - If it's for a musical, do your best with the dancing and make up for anything you feel you lack by blowing them away with your singing! That's a good trick :)
Answered by Kate the tapper - Wed Nov 11 23:19:09 2009

Theater Lingo? Writing a musical...?
Q. So I am writing a musical, but I've never had any actual experience in Drama/Theater. So I don't really know what terminology to use...like when characters are cutting each other off, or saying everything at once, stuff like that. Could anyone tell what you use as cues in a script? Thanks!
Asked by Fell asleep among the flowers - Sun Nov 2 13:42:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well when characters cut each other off the person being cut off has a little hyphen at the end of their speech for example Max: Well sir I was just thinking that- Saunders: Ugh what am I going to do!? Max: Well sir as I was saying I- Saunders: They'll kill me...they'll want their money back!!! and when you have a character doing something you use brackets for example Saunders: I'll run away that's it just run far far away [Enter Julia] Saunders: Great...what is it Julia? Julia: [stares at the ground and fumbles with her skirt] Ohh I was just wondering something... and if you want overlapping you use brackets and say overlapping [Overlapping] Cinderalla: More than the Moon Baker: More than the Moon Baker's Wife: I wish we had a… [cont.]
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