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group
A collection of players that comprises either a subset of the main ensemble, for example, a choir
within an orchestra, or a separate group, for example, an off-stage brass group or second
orchestra. Each group of players is labeled separately in the full score and is grouped and
numbered together in the instrument order. See also player.
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hairpin
A notation for dynamics that uses a pair of angled lines, diverging from or converging on a single
point, to show a gradual increase or reduction in the dynamic level, that is, a crescendo or
diminuendo.
half-bar
The rhythmic position that divides bars into two equal sections when the prevailing time
signatures can be divided into four equal beats. In Dorico Elements, specic beam grouping and
note grouping settings apply to bars with a half-bar. Time signatures that have a half-bar include
4/4 and 12/8.
handle
A circular or square selectable item that marks the ends of lines, the corners of frames, and other
moveable positions, such as pedal line retakes and slur control points. In Write mode, handles
are circular and mark rhythmic positions. In Engrave mode, handles are square and mark
graphical positions.
hook
A short line that extends from other lines, most commonly at a right angle, that helps to clarify
the end position of lines. In Dorico Elements, hooks can be used at the end of pedal lines, octave
lines, repeat endings, and tuplet brackets.
horizontal justication
The alignment of musical content to the left and right edges of the frame. To ensure that all
staves in a system occupy the same width, any remaining space that is left over after the music is
spaced is distributed evenly between all of the columns in the system. Sometimes the nal
system of a ow is not fully justied and is allowed to end midway across the width of the frame.
See also frame, justication.
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instrument
Anything that requires at least one staff to represent the sounds or music it produces. Common
instruments include the violin, ute, tuba, and bass drum. However, human voices, computer
triggering samples, and tape recordings can also be instruments.
instrument transposition
The interval difference between the pitch the instrument plays and the resulting sounding pitch,
often included as part of the instrument name. For example, when a Clarinet in B♭ plays a C, the
pitch produced is a concert B♭. Instrument transposition is also known as “instrument pitch”.
item
Generic term for any note, rest, chord, notation, or other selectable object that appears in the
score in Dorico Elements. See also fragment.
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justication
The alignment of musical content to the edges of the frame, both horizontally and vertically. See
also frame, horizontal justication, vertical justication.
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