Tonal Harmony
What chord (roman numeral) creates the most tension?
V
What means play softly
piano
How many counts are in one measure of 4/4
4 counts
How many counts are in one measure of 3/4
three
In dynamics, what does mp stand for in Italian?
mezzo piano
Which chord is the "sub-dominant" chord?
IV
The sharps and flats at the beginning of the song are called what
key signature
The number of 16th notes in a whole note
16
Number of 8th notes in a half note
4
The second space.
Besides Minor 7, Major 7 and min7b5, what is the other type of Diatonic 7 Chord?
7 (Dominant 7)
What line is used an extension of the staff
ledger line
distance between two bar lines
measure
Number of lines on a music staff
5
Lowers the pitch by a half step.
Flat (b)
In the key of C Major, A D7 chord going into a G7 chord which resolves to C Major is an example of what?
Secondary Dominants
What comes at the end of a song and indicates the song is over
double bar line
What does the acronym BPM stand for?
Beats per minute
Raises the pitch by half a step
sharp (#)
Number of notes in an octave on the piano.
12
If the V7 chord uses Sol, Ti, Re, and Fa, what should Ti and Fa resolve to (use solfege for your answer)?
Do and Mi
Name the 4 families of instruments in an orchestra
woodwinds, strings, brass, percussion
Name the 4 basic types of clefs
treble, bass, alto, tenor
What note sounds the same as F#
Gb
What does the tempo marking "Allegro" mean in English?
Lively (the music should be played cheerfully. Upbeat and briskly.)