Tempo
Define tempo
the speed of music
Quarter note tied to quarter note
2
Explain a repeat sign
go back and play again
Quarter Note =
1 beat
Define dynamics
how loud or soft you play
Name the tempo that means fast
Allegro
Half note tied to whole note
6
Explain a tie
Connecting 2 of the same notes together and holding for combined value
Half note =
2 beats
Define this dynamic: forte
loud
Name the tempo that is "walking speed"
Andante
Dotted half note tied to dotted half note
6
Explain a decrescendo
gradually get softer
Whole note =
4 beats
Define this dynamic: mezzo forte
medium loud
Name the tempo that medium - not fast, not slow.
Moderato
Whole note tied to dotted half note
7
This is a slur
connecting different notes for a smooth sound (not tonguing them)
Dotted Half note =
3 beats
Define this dynamic: piano
soft
Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?
Andante
Whole note tied to whole note tied to half note
10
Explain a crescendo
gradually get louder
Dotted Quarter Note
1.5 beats
Define this dynamic: mp
medium soft