Transpose

Musical Term

To move a piece of music to a different key while maintaining the same intervallic relationships.

More Musical Term Terms

Singing without instrumental accompaniment, typically performed by a choir or vocal group.

Beats Per Minute - a measurement of tempo indicating how many beats occur in one minute.

A sustained note or chord that continues throughout a passage or piece, often in the bass.

The varying levels of volume in music, from very soft (pianissimo) to very loud (fortissimo).

The spontaneous creation of music during performance, common in jazz and folk traditions.

The accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, or the specific pitch system used.