Tempos
Instrument Families
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100
Define tempo
The speed of the music
100

Trumpet

Brass

100
Explain a repeat sign
Go back to the beginning and play again
100
Quarter Note
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200
Name the tempo that means fast
Allegro
200

Clarinet

Woodwind

200
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
200
Half note
2 beats
200
Define this dynamic: piano
Soft
300
Name the tempo that is "walking speed"
Andante
300

Snare Drum

Percussion

300
Explain a decrescendo
Gradually get softer
300
Whole note
4 beats
300
Define this dynamic: forte
Loud
400
Name the tempo that is moderate
Moderato
400

Violin

String

400
Explain a slur
Connects two different notes
400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400
Define this dynamic: Mezzo piano
Medium soft
500
Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?
Andante
500

Piano

Percussion

500
Explain a tie
Connects two of the same note names
500

Dotted Half Note

3 beats

500
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
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