Articulation
An articulation that is short and separated
What is staccato?
A medium volume
What is mezzo-forte?
The lowest instrument in the brass family.
What is the tuba?
This symbol breaks music up into measures
What is a barline?
1 quarter note + 2 half notes + 2 whole notes
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The articulation marking that makes a note legato
What is tenuto?
To slow down gradually
What is ritardando?
The flute belongs to this family of instruments
what is woodwinds?
The leftmost symbol on a musical staff?
What is a clef?
2 quarter notes + 4 half notes + 6 whole notes
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A combination of accented and staccato
What is marcato?
To speed up
What is accelerando?
The piano belongs to these groups of instruments.
What is string and percussion family?
A symbol that tells the performer how many beats are in a measure
What is a time signature?
4 eigth notes + 7 quarter notes + 8 half notes + 10 whole notes
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An articulation that emphasizes the front of the note
What is an accent?
A quiet volume
What is piano?
This instrument requires a tremendous amount of air because so much air is wasted as the player's lips are the only resistance. (Think carefully)
What is the flute?
Tells a musician how many flats or sharps are in the key of the music
What is a key signature?
7 whole notes + 4 dotted half notes + 3 quarter notes + 6 half notes + 10 eigth notes
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What is a slur?
Gradually or Little by little
What is poco a poco?
The highest pitched brass instrument in most middle school and high school bands.
What is the trumpet?
Symbol that signifies the end of a piece of music
What is a double bar line?
14 quarter notes + 17 whole notes + 10 half notes + 20 eigth notes + 10 dotted half notes
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