Signs
(Only the most important are here given. Complete information may be obtained by consulting the "Embellishments of Music," by Russell.) P Staccato, Vibrato. Pause. Abbreviation, signi- Spiccato.
Segno. Repeat. # ※ 2 Flat. ://: fying the repetition of the preceding figure.
Slur, when over or under sounds of different pitch, signifying legato.
Tie, when the notes are on the same degree.
Sharp. Double Sharp.
Crescendo. Decrescendo. { tr Arpeggio. Brace. Trill. * 8va.
After Ped. Octave means raise higher. the foot from the pedal. bb Double Natural.
Flat. 8va.Ba.
Octave lower. > Λ Sforzando. 2 W Turn. Mordent. 0 V Heel and Toe:
Organ music, when above the notes, right foot; when below, left foot.
Signature, Signatur (Ger.), Time. The signs E, etc. Key Signature, the sharps or flats marked at the beginning of a part or piece.