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Music Notation and Terminology

by Karl Wilson Gehrkens

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  1. 1Preface
  2. 2Chapter I — Some Principles of Correct Notation
  3. 3Chapter II — Symbols of Music Defined
  4. 4Chapter III — Symbols of Music Defined ( Continued )
  5. 5Chapter IV — Abbreviations, Signs, Etc
  6. 6Chapter V — Abbreviations, Signs, Etc., ( Continued )
  7. 7Chapter VI — Embellishments
  8. 8Chapter VII — Scales
  9. 9Chapter VIII — Scales ( Continued )
  10. 10Chapter IX — Auxiliary Words and Endings
  11. 11Chapter X — Measure
  12. 12Chapter XI — Tempo
  13. 13Chapter XII — Tempo ( Continued )
  14. 14Chapter XIII — Dynamics
  15. 15Chapter XIV — Terms Relating to Forms and Styles
  16. 16Chapter XV — Terms Relating to Forms and Styles ( Continued )
  17. 17Chapter XVI — Terms Relating to Vocal Music
  18. 18Chapter XVII — Rhythm, Melody, Harmony and Intervals
  19. 19Chapter XVIII — Chords, Cadences, Etc
  20. 20Chapter XIX — Miscellaneous Terms
  21. 21Chapter XX — Miscellaneous Terms ( Continued )
  22. 22Appendix A — The History of Music Notation
  23. 23Appendix B — Musical Instruments
  24. 24Appendix C — Acoustics
  25. 25Appendix D — Terminology Reform
  26. 26Appendix E — Sonata Op. 31, No. 3 by Beethoven
  27. 27Index

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