G
G
The musical note G, or the major chord based on G
G clef
Also known as Soprano clef, denotes fourth line as G above middle C
Gemächlich (Ger)
Comfortable
Glissando
Sliding between two notes
Glockenspiel
Percussion instrument, consisting of an array of metal bars of high pitch struck with mallets
Grandioso
Grand, majestic
Grazioso
Graceful
Guitar
Plucked or strummed string instrument, either acoustic or electronic. Usually played with a plectrum, or pick
H
H (Ger)
H (US)
Harmon mute
Brass instrument mute, creates a halo of sound but soft with the stem in, darker with the stem out
Harmony
The sounding of two or more tones simultaneously; the vertical aspect of music
Hertz
Unit of frequency, number of vibrations per second. 'A' above middle C is 440 Hz
Hervortretend (Ger)
Prominently
Hi-hat
Pair of cymbals mounted on a stand, played with a stick and foot pedal. Part of the
drumkit
Holzschlägel (Ger)
Wooden mallet
Hymn
Religeous song, often based on words from the Bible