Dynamics
This Italian term means “soft”
What is piano?
This musical term, tells us to gradually slow down.
What is a ritardando (or ritard)?
This rule reminds us that sharps, flats, and naturals stay in effect for the entire measure in music.
What is the rule of accidentals?
This symbol tells us to go back and play again.
What is a repeat sign?
This is the number of notes in the musical alphabet.
What is 7?
This Italian term means “loud”
What is forte (f)?
This musical symbol tells us that the notes are to be played “detached”, with space between the notes.
What is a staccato?
This rule reminds us that notes followed by rests are always meant to be played longer...hint....it’s on your hand.
What is the rule of thumb?
This piece of information appears at the beginning of a piece of music and tells musicians which notes to play flat, sharp, or natural.a
What is key signature?
The four large, tunable drums in the percussion section are known as these.
What are the timpani?
This symbol means to gradually get louder.
What is a crescendo?
This describes when one player is featured, by themself.
What is a solo?
The flutes, clarinets, and saxophones are all members of this instrument family.
What is the woodwind family (or woodwinds)?
This symbol usually means to give the notes more emphasis.
What is an accent?
When in marching band, this is the foot you always start with.
What is the left foot?
This Italian term means “medium”
What is mezzo?
This term refers to the speed of the music.
What is tempo?
When tuning your instrument, this is what you do when you are flat.
What is push in, (or buzz higher)?
This symbol divides music into measures.
What is a bar line?
This language is used for the majority of musical terms.
What is Italian?
This symbol means to gradually get softer.
What is decrescendo (or diminuendo)?
This musical term describes notes that sound the same, are fingered the same, but may have 2 different note names.
What is “enharmonics”?
This is Mr. Gable's primary instrument.
What is the trombone?
This letter indicated that the time signature will be common time, or 4/4 time.
What is “C”?
Ms. C. has way too many of these animals.
What are cats?