Piano Techniques

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt

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  • The keys to the office are kept in a secure location.
  • I always carry my keys with me wherever I go.
  • I can't find my keys anywhere, they're probably hiding from me.
  • Education is often seen as the key to success in life.

noun a musical term indicating a gradual decrease in tempo

  • The pianist executed a beautiful ritardando at the end of the piece.
  • The band decided to slow down with a ritardando for the last part of the song.
  • Let's add a ritardando to that part to make it sound more dramatic.
  • Life sometimes throws us a ritardando, forcing us to slow down and appreciate the moment.

noun a type of musical scale that starts and ends on the sixth degree of a major scale, also known as the natural minor scale

  • The aeolian minor scale is a musical scale that starts and ends on the sixth degree of a major scale.
  • I learned how to play the aeolian minor scale on my guitar yesterday.
  • Dude, check out this sick riff using the aeolian minor scale!
  • In life, sometimes we have to navigate through the aeolian minor scale of challenges to reach our goals.