Music Glossary: piano

Chord tones packed within a single octave; compact, pianistic sound. more

Piano/harp distribution across staves without breaking rhythmic clarity. more

Study piece focusing on a technical challenge while often standing as concert music. more

Lyric piano genre evoking night moods; flowing melody over arpeggiated accompaniment. more

Clear pedaling with 𝆮/𝆯 or text; align changes to harmonic rhythm. more

The specific arrangement of chord tones across instruments/strings and registers; affects color, clarity, and voice‑leading. more