Dynamics
What does piano (p) mean?
What is soft?
What does Tempo mean?
What is short and detached?
What does timbre mean?
What does it mean to play with expression?
What does forte (f) mean?
What is loud?
What kind of mood does a slow tempo create?
What is calm, sad, or peaceful?
What does legato mean?
What is smooth and connected?
Flute= light and airy
Trombone= deep and bold
What can performers use besides sound to show emotion?
What is facial expression, body movement, and posture?
What is a crescendo?
What is gradually getting louder?
What kind of mood does a fast tempo create?
What is excited, happy, or energetic?
What is an accent?
What is a note that is played with strong emphasis?
Why does the same melody sound different on violin vs. electric guitar?
What is because each instrument has a different timbre?
Why is expression important in performance?
What is it helps the audience connect emotionally to the music?
How can changing dynamics make music more expressive?
What is it creates contrast, excitement, and emotion?
What does accelerando mean?
What is gradually getting faster?
Which articulation sounds more playful--staccato or legato?
How can composers use timbre to show emotion?
What is by choosing instruments that match the mood?
Name two ways to combine musical elements to show strong expression.
What is...
loud+fast= excitement
soft+slow= sadness