Dynamics
Soft (p)
Piano
In the Treble clef, this note is on the Middle Line
B
Two of these equals one beat.
Eight notes
This term refers to two instruments playing at the same time.
Duet
Performing music that you make-up as you go.
Improvisation
Loud (F)
Forte
D
This rest receives two beats of silence.
Half Rest
Name the Three Non Verbal Commands a conductor uses during a rehearsal.
Rest, Ready, Playing
This symbol means go back to the beginning
Repeat Sign
Medium Soft (mp)
Mezzo Piano
This scale has two flats in the key signature.
Bb Major
This note is worth three beats
dotted Half note
the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending - an Italian term.
Arpeggio
This symbol will tell you what measure number you are and helps during a rehearsal.
Rehearsal Number
Very Loud (FF)
Fortissimo
This scale has one Sharp in the key signature.
G Major
This time signature only has 3 quarter notes in it.
3/4 Time
Divisi
This symbol means to hold a note as long as a director shows.
Gradually getting Louder
Crescendo
This scale has only one flat in the key signature
F Major
This Large C in the time signature is another way to write 4/4 time.
Common Time
This italian terms describes two notes that sound the same.
Unison
A composition that uses a simple melody then repeats that melody several different times in different ways.
Theme and Variation