Tempos
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100

Define tempo

The speed of the music

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
Quarter Note
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200

Name the tempo that means quick, lively

Animato

200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
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
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
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
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400

What does a dot do to a note?

Adds half the length of the note

400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400
Define this dynamic: Mezzo piano
Medium soft
500

Animato, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?

Andante

500
In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?
F
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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