Tempo Markings
Terminology 1
Notes and Rhythms
Terminology 2
Dynamic Markings
100
medium tempo
What is Moderato?
100
increases the value by 1/2 the original note value
What are dotted notes?
100
the note names of the lines on the staff
What is EGBDF (treble clef) or GBDFA (bass clef)?
100
divides the staff into measures
What is bar line?
100
the word and abbreviation used for soft dynamics
What is piano (p)?
200
very slow tempo
What is Largo?
200
Changing the rhythm or notes of a theme to create variety
What is variation?
200
the note names of the spaces on the staff
What is FACE (treble clef) or ACEG (bass clef)?
200
the distance between two bar lines
What is measure?
200
the word and abbreviation used for loud dynamics
What is forte (f)?
300
medium slow tempo
What is Andante?
300
Some players play the top notes while others play the bottom notes
What is divisi?
300
the type of note and rest that gets 4 beats
What is whole note?
300
a composition with parts for two players
What is duet?
300
the word and abbreviation used for medium soft dynamic
What is mezzo piano (mp)?
400
fast tempo
What is Allegro?
400
notes that come before the first full measure
What are pick-up notes?
400
the type of note and rest that gets 2 beats
What is half note?
400
indicates the end of a section of music
What is double bar line?
400
the word and abbreviation used for medium loud dynamic
What is mezzo forte (mf)?
500
very fast tempo
What is Vivace?
500
playing the same music but beginning at different times
What is a round?
500
the type of note and rest that gets 1/2 of a beat
What is eighth note?
500
a composition written for one player
What is solo?
500
the band motto
What is "Strive for Excellence"?
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