- TACET
- The affected music is in the show, but you have no part or your part is not to be played
- CUT
- The affected music is out of the show
- CUT NUMBER X
- A song, movement or section is out of the show. Example: Big number 5 is cut from the show
- CUTS WITHIN A SECTION
- Within a section, cuts are called from the END of measure x to the BEGINNING of measure y Example: from the end of measure 6 to the beginning of measure 12 means that measures 7 thru 11 are cut.
- REPEAT
- The affected music is played 2 or more times. If it is greater than two times, it is marked. Example: 3X indicates that the affected music is played three times (repeated twice)
- VAMP
- The affected music is repeated over "&" over 'til cue. Sometimes called Round "&" Round
- SAFETY
- Not to be confused with VAMP. The affected music may or MAY NOT be repeated. Repeat ONLY when told to do so. Otherwise do NOT repeat.
- GO TO MEASURE X
- Example The__ measure BEFORE rehearsal X . The __ measure OF rehearsal X .
- ATTACCA
- No dialogue coming up, the next thing from the stage is the
next number
- SEGUE AS ONE
- Attached, in time, on the next downbeat
- SEGUE
- Attached, on cue, depending on stage action
- APPLAUSE SEGUE
- Attached, on cue, depending on applause length
- RAILROAD TRACKS
- Cut off, resume playing on cue
- CAESURA
- Cut off, resume playing on cue
- //
- Cut off, resume playing on cue
- BIRDS EYE
- Play affected note (or observe rest) until cut off or cue
- FERMATA
- Play affected note (or observe rest) until cut off or cue
- HOLD
- Play affected note (or observe rest) until cut off or cue
- ON VOICE
- Go on when voice comes in
- COLLA VOCE
- Follow the singer
- PREPARATORY BEATS
- Example 2 ahead means two counts that are given by the conductor BEFORE the affected music. This can also mean two MEASURES.
- ON THE STICK
- No preparatory beats, start on downbeat
- CIRCLED NOTES & NOTES IN ( )
- Notes that are NOT to be played -- Tacet
- FADE OR PLAY 'TIL FADE
- On cue, the affected music will diminish in volume and then stop.
- INSERT
- Manuscript added to the printed music
- PLAY THE INK
- Play the printed music exactly as is, ignoring any pencil markings
- PLAY THE PENCIL
- Observe all pencil markings
- BIG NUMBER
- Refers to the number given to songs, movements, sections, etc.
- REHEARSAL NUMBER
- Numbers OR letters within a song, movement or section
- MEASURE NUMBER
- Number OR letter assigned to a specific measure
- DICTATED
- Every note of the affected music is conducted as a separate downbeat.
- V.S.
- Turn page quick!
- ON CUE
- The affected note(s) are played on a direct cue from the conductor
- MARKING
- The affected part(s) are not played as they would be in a performance, only indicated to save the performers strength for the actual performance. Signaled with a raised fist with the thumb & little finger extended.
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- MEASURE NUMBER
- The actual number of a measure as calculated from the beginning of a song, movement or section. If a measure has a number followed by a letter, this indicates that n measures have been inserted between that number and the next number.
- OVERTURE
- Music played before the action begins
- ENTRACTE
- Music played after intermission before the action begins
- CHANGE MUSIC
- Incidental music played to cover scene changes.
- PLAYOFF
- After the end of a number, a short section played either for bows or for the performer to leave the stage. In some cases this may consist of a D.S.
- UNDERSCORING
- Music played during dialog.
- RECITATIVE
- Accompaniment to sung dialog.
- TRANSPOSITION
- Refers to a section of music that has been changed to another key.
- WRITTEN NOTES
- Refers to a part transposed for a specific instrument
- WRITTEN INK
- Refers to a printed part transposed for a specific instrument
- WRITTEN INSERT
- Refers to an insert or an addition transposed for a specific instrument
- CONCERT NOTES
- Refers to untransposed concert pitch.
- CUES
- When playing in a reduced orchestra ALWAYS play cues unless otherwise instructed.
- COMP
- Jazz term: Backing the lead line. Playing Time. COMPlimenting the soloist.
- IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 etc.
- The number of conducted beats per measure in the affected music.
- TWO STARTS
- The affected music is played to the end (or until cut-off) and then, after a pause, is played again.
- FROM THE TOP
- Start at the beginning of the music. Same as FROM THE EDGE.
- HAND SIGNALS
- A raised fist means Take it out, Go to the end, or Last time.
- Raised fingers can mean In 2, In 4 etc. or 1st ending, 2nd ending etc. or 1st repeat, 2nd repeat etc.
- A raised fist with the thumb "&" little finger extended means "I am marking".
- TWO-BEAT
- Refers to a style of playing. Two strong beats per measure, sometimes means Dixieland style.
- WALKING
- Refers to a style of playing. Applies to bass and drums, four beats to a measure. Sometimes means swing style.
- TEVIS PUNISHMENT
- Dont ask!
PROFESSIONALISM:
- THE HALF-HOUR CALL
- Always arrive no later than 30 minutes before the downbeat. This gives you time to set up your instrument(s), warm up and be ready to perform.
- QUESTIONS
- Never ask questions just to show how smart you are.
In general, only ask questions as a last resort.
- Never ask a question to a conductor about something he has just explained. Pay attention and you will not make this mistake.
- DISCUSSIONS
- When the orchestra is on the clock, first priority goes to listening to the conductor. If a section discussion is necessary, wait until the conductor is silent.
- BE PREPARED
- Have all of your equipment set up and your music ready so you will be able to devote your full attention to the conductor.
- BREAKS
- Be back in your place at the end of a break ready to play. The contractor should not have to search for you. Breaks are the proper time for phonecalls, texting, restroom visits, socializing, food and drink.
- EXCESS BAGGAGE
- Don't bring your personal problems or personal idiosyncrasies to work. You are there because of your playing ability, and nothing else. Texting and other cellphone activities are especially inappropriate.
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