Italian Words
This means to play a note short and separated
What is staccato?
This sign means to go back and play the section of music you were just playing again
What is a repeat sign?
This means to decrease in volume gradually
What is decrescendo?
Also accepted: Dimminuendo
In 4/4 time, a whole note, a whole note, and a dotted half note equals this many beats
What is 11?
This is the lowest instrument in the string orchestra
What is the bass?
This word means to play notes in a smooth and long style
What is legato?
This sign means to play a note louder than the surrounding notes
What is an accent?
This word means to play music at a walking pace, quarter note = 72-76
What is Andante?
In 2/4 time, a half note, eighth note, and quarter note
The piano is part of these two instrument families
What are the percussion and string families?
This means to speed up gradually
What is accelerando?
This symbol means to gradually increase your volume
What is the Alto Saxophone?
This means to suddenly do something
What is subito?
What is Del Capo?
This means to slow down little by little, four words
What is poco a poco ritardando?