MUSIC LITERACY
This dynamic marking means “very soft.”
What is pianissimo (pp)?
Using your diaphragm for steady airflow.
What is breath support?
The conductor’s motion to stop sound together.
What is a cut-off?
Shaping a musical idea like a sentence.
What is phrasing?
The main tune of a piece.
What is melody?
This tempo marking means “fast.”
What is allegro?
The color or timbre of your sound.
What is tone quality?
How you begin a sound.
What is attack?
Flexible tempo used for expression.
What is rubato?
The combination of simultaneous pitches.
What is harmony?
This articulation means short and detached.
What is staccato?
Singing clearly so words can be understood.
What is diction?
The conductor’s signal to enter.
What is a cue?
A smooth, singing style.
What is cantabile?
The layers of sound in music.
What is texture?
This symbol tells you how many beats are in a measure.
What is a time signature?
Matching vowel shape and tone across the choir.
What is blend?
Writing reminders in your music.
What is mark your score?
This term means sweetly.
What is dolce?
The structure of a piece (ABA, verse/chorus).
What is form?
This musical direction means gradually getting louder.
What is crescendo?
Singing in tune with others.
What is intonation?
Singing new music on first attempt.
What is sight-reading?
This term means majestic.
What is maestoso?
Judging or assessing a performance.
What is evaluate?