What type of musical term is Tie?

Tie is a theory concepts term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the theory concepts word list.

What grade is Tie tested in?

Tie first appears at Grade 2 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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Tie — meaning in music

Q: What does Tie mean in music?

Tie means "A curve joining two notes of the same pitch — sound them as one".

Tie is a musical term meaning A curve joining two notes of the same pitch — sound them as one. It is a theory concepts marking, first tested at Grade 2 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

A curve joining two notes of the same pitch — sound them as one

Theory conceptsFirst tested: Grade 2

Translations

French	Une courbe joignant deux notes de même hauteur – les sonner comme une seule
German	Eine Kurve, die zwei Noten derselben Tonhöhe verbindet – sie als eine erklingen lassen
Italian	Una curva che unisce due note della stessa altezza: suonale come una sola
Spanish	Una curva que une dos notas del mismo tono: suéntelas como una sola
Chinese	连接两个音高相同的音符的曲线 - 将它们听起来像一个

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