User manual

player
A musician who plays one or more instruments. Players are dened as either solo players or
section players and are assigned to ows and layouts. See also solo player, section player, ow,
layout.
playhead
A vertical line that moves alongside music during playback and when recording, showing the
current rhythmic position. Also known as a “playback line”.
Play mode
A mode in Dorico Elements where you can change how your music sounds in playback, including
by changing the playback template and assigning VST instruments, inputting automation,
adjusting the mix, and changing the sounding duration of notes in playback without affecting
their notated duration. See also modes.
playthrough
A single time playing from the beginning of the piece to the end. Music that contains multiple
possible endings, such as music with repeat endings or codas, requires multiple playthroughs.
plug-in
A software program that can operate within another software program. Dorico Elements
supports VST instruments and effects and script plug-ins written in Lua.
pointer
The symbol on the computer screen that follows movements made by the user with a mouse or
on a touchpad. It is most commonly an arrow pointing towards the top left corner of the screen.
polymeter
Music containing multiple simultaneous meters, for example, one instrument in the ensemble
plays in 6/8 and another plays in 7/4.
popover
A temporary value eld that is evoked using a key command and allows you to input items using
text entries. You can open popovers in Write mode during note input or when items are selected
in the music area. There are dedicated popovers for different types of items.
preamble
The notations typically drawn before the rst note or rest on each system of music. The preamble
usually includes clefs, key signatures, and time signatures. In Dorico Elements, the preamble is
drawn automatically and so you cannot select any items included in it.
Print mode
A mode in Dorico Elements that allows you to print and export the layouts in your project. See
also modes.
print preview area
The main part of the window in Print mode where you can see a preview of what is going to be
printed or exported as a graphic. See also Print mode.
project
A Dorico Elements le that can contain multiple ows and layouts. See also ow and layout.
properties
The characteristics of individual items and fragments of items in your project that can be edited
via the Properties panel. There are two types of properties: local and global. Local properties are
layout- and frame chain-specic, meaning that by default, changing local properties for an item
in one layout does not affect the same item in other layouts or other frame chains.
Q
quantization
In music, the act of adjusting the positions and durations of notes so they align with the nearest
dened beat. This process eliminates small variations in rhythm and duration produced naturally
Glossary
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