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

Define tempo

Tempo refers to the speed at which music is played

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 and lively

Allegro

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

Explain a slur

Connects two different notes so that they are played in one breath, instead of being played detached

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

Explain a tie

Connects two of the same note names together so they are held for the full length of both. For example, two quarter notes tied together are held for two beats, so they sound the same as one half note.

500
Dotted Quarter Note
3 beats
500
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
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