Accent an audible stress to a note, shown by the sign >, ^, or v.
Accentato Emphasized; more pronounced
Accents Beats, strong or weak.
Changing Note An unaccented and non-harmonic note that is passed by on the way to play a major third interval, most commonly in a downwards direction.
Syncopation changing the rhythm of a song on purpose so that the beat falls on a beat which is not normally accented.
Waltz A waltz is a song written in 3/4 time with a strong accent on the first beat. It is most often played at a slow tempo, usually between 30 to 45 bpm, but dependent upon the region of performance and the origin of the music.
