Dynamics
Tempo
Articulation
Note Values
Random
100
Forte
Loud
100
Lento
Slowly
100
Short & detached
Staccato
100
How many quarter notes equal one whole note?
Four
100
Which is softer: pp or mp?
pp
200
Piano
Soft
200
Presto
Fast
200
Smooth & connected
Legato
200
How many eighth notes equal one half note?
Four
200
Which is louder: mf or f?
f
300
Mezzo piano
Medium/ moderately soft
300
Moderato
A moderate pace
300
This symbol is used for legato playing.
Slur
300
What note value is equal to 3 beats in 4/4 time?
Dotted half note
300
Does this make sense?
mf < ff
Yes
400
Fortissimo
Very Loud
400
Allegro
Quickly
400
This symbol is used for staccato playing.
400
What is the total value of a quarter note + half note + whole note in 4/4 time?
Seven beats
400
Does this make sense?
mp > mf
No.
500
Decrescendo
Getting softer
500
Tempo is the ___________ of the music.
Speed
500
What is another word that rhymes with legato/staccato?
?
500
What is the total value of an eighth note + eighth note + dotted half note in 4/4 time?
Four beats
500
What is another word for "decrescendo"?
Diminuendo