In a contemporary band setting (guitar, bass, drums, keys) "Diamonds" can be described as a part in the song where the melodic instruments may hold a note (or drop out) and the drums continue playing leading the rest of the band back into the next section.
I'm sure there are several other (and more musically appropriate) explanations. Maybe it could even be explained as a "Fermata" (bird's eye) or even a "fill". Whatever the case it can be confusing and should probably be understood by all parties in the group which term is going to be used.
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A self applied label used by a group of people with similar interests...used to describe their individuality,usually fans of the music group Insane Clown Posse. The group first used the term Juggallo in one of their songs.
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"Poco meno mosso" means "a little less movement or motion." This is a term used in music to tell players to play their instruments with a slower tempo.
A straight play is a term used to describe a form of theatrical production featuring spoken drama.While music is one of Aristotle's six elements of theatre, a straight play does not usually include singing. However, some singing may be used for special characterisation. (Usually, the term straight play does not include the Theatre of the Absurd.) Straight play is commonly used to differentiate a non-musical a musical form.Aristotle's six elements of theatre or play are known as plot, character, thought (theme), diction, music, and spectacle.
"Piano" is the most common word for "softly." It is written in a musical composition with the letter "p." The word "pianissimo" means very softly, and it is written in a piece as "pp." [minor edit. Footnote in discussion.]