DYNAMIC
Quiet--not too soft though
What is a piano?
Light & detached. Some might even say it's short.
What is Staccato?
This note equals 4 beats
What is a Whole Note?
Softer than piano
What is Pianissimo?
Smooth & flowing, the pitches are closer together--the opposite of Staccato.
What is Legato?
Fast
What is presto?
This term refers to a symbol which indicates you do not need to play music
What is a Rest?
Italian term meaning Most Strong/Loud
What is Fortississimo?
Emphasis
What is an Accent?
As fast as possible; fastest
What is prestissimo?
This note takes up 1 beat.
What is a Quarter note?
An italian term meaning medium
What is Mezzo?
The speed when walking at a typical pace.
What is andante?
This note takes 1/4th of a beat and typically shows as a grouping of 4 equaling a total of 1 beat.
What is a Sixteenth Note?
This italian word is typically added to the ending of a dynamic to indicate more of that volume
What is "Issimo"?
Slow down, go faster--this controls the speed of the music.
What is Tempo?