Note Counting
Is counted like:
1 2 3 4
Quarter note
A symbol that indicates a change in the pitch of the given note. It also lasts a whole measure when applied
Accidentals
This is the highest pitched instrument in the string family
Violin
Play soft
Piano
This type of articulation tells you to play notes short and detached
Staccato
Is counted like:
1 ² 3 ⁴
Half note
Raises a note one half step
Sharp sign #
This is the lowest pitched instrument in the string family
Double bass
Play loud
Forte
Means to play the notes smoothly and connected
Legato
Is counted like:
1 ² ³ ⁴
Whole note
Lowers a note one half step
Flat sign♭
This is instrument is considered a “big violin” to people who don't know about (2 acceptable answers)
Cello/Bass
Gradually getting louder
Crescendo
This articulation mark looks like a greater-than sign and means to play a note with emphasis
Accent
Is counted like:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Eighth note
Cancels out a sharp # or flat♭
Natural sign♮
This instrument plays in alto clef
Viola
Gradually getting softer
Decrescendo
This word means to gradually speed up
Accelerando
Is counted like:
1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a
Sixteenth note
What you should do when checking for the note you'll play (Ex: if there's 2 #'s in your key signature)
Read your key signature
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A minor
Play moderately loud
Mezzo forte
This word means to gradually slow down
Ritardando