Note Names
Articulations
Tempo Markings
Dynamics
Other Markings
100
Treble clef (bottom space)
F
100
Accent
100
What does "Moderato" mean?
Moderate tempo
100
Piano (Soft)
100
Flat; lowers pitch by one half step
200
D
200
Tenuto or Legato
200
What does "rit." or "ritardando" mean?
Gradually slow down
200
Forte (Loud)
200
Sharp; raises pitch by one half step
300
D
300
Slur
300
What does "Allegro" mean?
Fast
300
Decrescendo
300
Natural
400
G
400
Staccato
400
What does "accel." or "accelerando" mean?
Gradually speed up
400
Mezzo Piano (Moderately Quiet)
400
Divisi; split part
500
G
500
Marcato
500
What does "andante" mean?
Slower than moderato
500
Mezzo Forte (Moderately Loud)
500
Key Signature