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MT66_Grave

MT66_Grave

very slow (25–45 bpm). In very sad music, or slow songs.

MT67_Arpeggiated_Line

MT67_Arpeggiated_Line

A chord with notes played in rapid succession, usually ascending, each note being sustained as the others are played. It is also called a "broken chord", or Arpeggiated Chord.

MT68_Staccato

MT68_Staccato

This indicates the musician should play the note shorter than notated, usually half the value, the rest of the metric value is then silent. Staccato marks may appear on notes of any value, shortening their performed duration without speeding the music itself.

MT69_First_Ending

MT69_First_Ending

A repeated passage is to be played with different endings on different playings; it is possible to have more than two endings (1st, 2nd, 3rd ...).

MT70_Largo

MT70_Largo

Broadly (40–60 bpm). Is also a very slow tempo. Many classical music use this tempo. Some ballads and romantic music.

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