Lexical entry

アウフタクト

aufutakuto

The note or notes that precede the first beat of a measure in music.

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Meaning

A musical term referring to one or more notes that occur before the first downbeat of a phrase, often serving as an introduction.

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カデンツ

A cadence in music; a phrase-ending harmonic close.

タクト

A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or musical group.

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