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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.
H
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 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.
harmonic series
A naturally-occurring set of frequencies that are all related to a single pitch, known as the
“fundamental”. When a fundamental pitch is played, the note produced contains many different
notes within the harmonic series. These additional notes are known as “partials” or “overtones”.
It is also possible to bring out the sound of individual partials by playing them as harmonics.
There is a consistent pattern of intervals between partials within the harmonic series, and
these intervals become progressively smaller the further up the harmonic series they occur.
For example, the interval between the rst and second partials is an octave whereas the interval
between the seventh and eighth partials is only approximately a major second. At the top end of
the harmonic series, most partials are microtones. See also partial.
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 partway across the width of the frame.
See also frame, justication.
I
implicit rest
A rest that is automatically shown around the notes you input. Its notated duration automatically
adjusts according to the time signature and its position in the bar. Implicit rests can be
suppressed between notes in a particular voice, which hides them. See also explicit rest.
Insert mode
A way of changing how notes are input. When Insert mode is activated, new notes push all
subsequent notes in the same voice along by the input duration instead of overwriting existing
notes. Similarly, reducing the duration of notes with Insert mode activated pulls them closer
together without leaving rests between the notes. This also affects edits you make outside of
note input, such as deleting notes, changing the duration of notes, or inputting time signatures.
See also note input, chord input.
Glossary
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