ONLINE GLOSSARY
Click on a letter above to look up terms in the online glossary
uilleann pipes Type of bellows-blown bagpipe used in Irish traditional music; bellows are elbow-manipulated.
union pipes See uilleann pipes.
unison Interval between two notes of the same pitch; the simultaneous playing of the same note.
upbeat Last beat of a measure, a weak beat, which anticipates the downbeat (the first beat of the next measure).
 |
Example: Brahms, Symphony No.1, fourth movement
Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album This expansive melody in quadruple meter begins on the last beat (4) of the measure, anticipating the strong downbeat ( 4 | 1 - 2 - 3 - 4). |
Click on a letter above to look up terms in the online glossary
 |
home | artists | music | listen | tours | news | about editions | radio | newsletters | search | help | map privacy | outside USA | contact | stores © 2001 Sony Music Entertainment All Rights Reserved |
 |
 |