To sing smoothly with no noticeable breaks between the notes
slur
tie
triplet
marcato
Becoming a little slower
Indicates that the note should be emphasized
legato
a pause for breath in singing
Tempo marking indicating fast and lively
A group of 3 equal notes written where a group of 2 notes is suggested by the time signature
breath mark
A curved line used in musical notation to join two successive notes of the same pitch
mezzo forte
poco meno mosso
moderately loud
The practice in performance of disregarding strict time for expressive effect
rubato
poco ritardando
Indicates a change to a slightly slower tempo
vivace
Diminishing or gradually getting quieter
diminuendo
A curved line used in musical notation to indicate that the notes are to be sung smoothly
