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  • Table 1: Basic Signs
  • Table 2: Clefs
  • Table 3: Accidentals, Key
    and Time signatures
  • Table 4: Rythmic Groups
  • Table 5: Chords
  • Table 6: Slurs and Ties
  • Table 7: Tremolos
  • Table 8: Fingering
  • Table 9: Bar lines and repeats
  • Table 10: Nuances
  • Table 11: Ornaments
  • Table 12: Theory
  • Table 13: Modern Notation
  • Table 14: General Organization
  • Table 15: Keyboard Music
  • Table 16: Vocal Music
  • Table 17: String Instruments
  • Table 18: Winds & Percussion
  • Table 19: Accordion
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    Table 16: Vocal Music

    A. Prefixes for Parts

    Vocal text
    Soprano
    Alto
    Tenor
    Bass
    First Soprano (or other voice part)
    Second Soprano (or other voice part)

    B. Slurs

    Syllabic slur
    Syllabic slur for first & second language
    Syllabic slur for third & fourth language
    Syllabic slur variation for single verses in one language
    Beginning and ending of phrase
    Two syllables sung on one note
    Three syllables sung on one note

    C. Breath Signs

    Half breath
    Full breath

    D. Text Signs

    Merged text sung on one note
    Repeat text once i.e.,
    Repeat text twice
    or Repeat text three (or other number) times

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