Tempos
Dynamics
In the Staff
Outside the Staff
Grab Bag
100
This Italian term is denoted as "f" in music.
forte
100
Between the two options below, this is the faster tempo term. a. Largo b. Allegro
Allegro
100
A sharp, flat, or natural sign not in a key signature, but next to a note in the music.
Accidental
100
This section of music is an additional ending to a piece and is usually indicated by a target-looking symbol.
Coda
100
This symbol combines the values of two notes as if they were one long note.
Tie
200
Between the two options below, this is the louder dynamic level. a. mezzo piano b. forte
forte
200
This generic speed could define all three of the following tempos: Largo, Grave, Andante
slow
200
This symbol indicates that you should put extra emphasis on its note.
Accent
200
This is what composers use to notate notes that go much higher or lower than the typical staff.
Leger Lines
200
Between these two options, this is the slower tempo: a. Adagio b. Presto
Adagio
300
These two terms mean "gradually getting quieter."
decrescendo and diminuendo
300
This Italian term means "moderate speed."
Moderato
300
This symbol tells you to hold out a note for longer than the original value.
Fermata
300
This is what "al fine" means in English.
Play to the end
300
Name the six main dynamic levels in order from softest to loudest.
Pianissimo Piano Mezzo-Piano Mezzo-Forte Forte Fortissimo
400
This is how you spell the Italian term that is denoted "pp."
p-i-a-n-i-s-s-i-m-o
400
This is how you spell the Italian term that means "gradually getting faster."
a-c-c-e-l-e-r-a-n-d-o
400
This symbol tells you to play smoothly and connected from one note to the next.
Slur
400
Define D.C.
Go back to the beginning
400
Spell the Italian word that means "get gradually louder"
c-r-e-s-c-e-n-d-o
500
This is the definition of "subito forte" (sf).
Suddenly loud
500
This is the fastest speed included on your homework page.
Vivace
500
Draw a one-measure repeat sign (hint: not a regular repeat sign).
(looks like a percent sign)
500
Define D.S.
Go back to the sign
500
This style of playing requires performers to have some length in their notes, but to leave a moment of space between each one.
Marcato
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