Tempos
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100
Define tempo
The speed of the music
100

In the treble clef, what note is on the bottom SPACE?

F

100

Explain a crescendo

Gradually get louder

100
Quarter Note
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200

Name a tempo that means "fast"

Allegro, Vivace, Presto

200

In the bass clef, what note is on the bottom LINE?

G

200
Half note
2 beats
200
Define this dynamic: piano
Soft
300
Name the tempo that is "walking speed"
Andante
300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300

Explain a diminuendo

Gradually get softer

300
Whole note
4 beats
300
Define this dynamic: forte
Loud
400

Name a tempo that is slow

Largo, Adagio

400

In the bass clef, what note is on the top SPACE?

G

400
Explain a slur
Connects two different notes
400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400
Define this dynamic: Mezzo piano
Medium soft
500
Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?
Andante
500

In the treble clef, what note is on the top line?

F

500

Explain a tie

Connects two of the same note names

500

Dotted half note

3 beats

500
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
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