Italian Words
This word means "fast"
What is "Allegro?"
This composer, though famous for his own repertoire, is the primary reason JS Bach is well-known today.
Who is "Felix Mendelssohn?"
This note receives 1 count in 4/4 time.
What is a quarter note?
This pedal was added last on the piano, in the Modern Era.
What is the sostenuto pedal?
This word means "smooth, connected"
What is "Legato?"
This composer wrote a famous ballet by being given EXACT measures, tempi, and time signatures by the commissioner before even writing a note!
Who is Tchaikovsky?
This note receives four counts in 4/4 time.
What is a whole note?
This pedal is often referred to as the "soft pedal" but this is its original Italian name.
What is the Una Corda?
This word means "with a singing quality"
What is "cantabile?"
This woman is often regarded as one of the first major female concert pianists. She also was a major editor and writer.
Who is Clara Schumann?
This rest receives one count in 3/8 time.
What is an eighth rest?
This part of the piano hits the strings, allowing them to vibrate.
What is a hammer?
This word means "soft"
What is "Piano?"