Tempos
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100
Define tempo
The speed of the beat; how fast or slow you play
100
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE?
F
100
Explain a repeat sign.
Go back to the beginning and play again.
100
In 4/5 Time Signature, the Quarter Note gets how many beats?
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200
Name the tempo that means fast
Allegro
200
In the treble clef, what note is on the first LINE?
E
200
Explain a crescendo.
Gradually get louder.
200
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Half Note gets how many beats?
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 decrescendo.
Gradually get softer.
300
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Whole Note gets how many beats?
4 beats
300
Define this dynamic: forte
Loud
400
Name the tempo that is moderate
Moderato
400
In the treble clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE?
C
400
Explain a slur.
Connects two different notes; tongue the first note but not notes that follow.
400
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Eighth Note gets how many beats?
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 below the staff and has a leger line through it?
C
500
Explain a tie.
Connects two of the same note names; tongue the first note only and hold for the combined value of both notes.
500
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Dotted Quarter Note gets how many beats?
3 beats
500
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
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