sight-reader
Unpracticed score performer
A sight-reader is someone who can perform music or read text aloud without prior preparation—playing or singing directly from the score, or speaking written material for the first time.
Strong sight-readers are valued in orchestras, choirs, and broadcasting: The conductor needed sight-readers who could handle unfamiliar pieces.
One who plays alongside
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- unpreparedLacking readiness beforehand
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
Smooth linguistic command
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- notationSystem of written symbols
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- clefStaff pitch indicator
staff · comprehension · pitch · rhythm · accuracy · transposition · time-signature · coordination
Rate of musical performance
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phrasingManner of expressing something
- intonationPitch variation in speech
melody · harmony · legato · staccato · forte · piano · crescendo · expression
Activities for fitness
- étudesSkill-building musical pieces
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- repetitionAct of redoing
- fundamentalsCore elements of something
accompanist
One who plays alongside
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- unpreparedLacking readiness beforehand
real-time · on-the-spot · unrehearsed · impromptu · ensemble
fluency
Smooth linguistic command
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- notationSystem of written symbols
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
clef · staff · comprehension · pitch · rhythm · accuracy · transposition · time-signature · coordination · anticipation
tempo
Rate of musical performance
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phrasingManner of expressing something
intonation · melody · harmony · legato · staccato · forte · piano · crescendo · expression · interpretation
exercises
Activities for fitness
- étudesSkill-building musical pieces
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- repetitionAct of redoing
fundamentals · technique · scales · arpeggios · warm-up