Tempos
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Definitions
100
Define tempo
The speed of the music
100
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE
F
100
Explain a repeat sign
Go back to the beginning and play again
100

Eighth Note

1/2 beat

100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200
Name the tempo that means fast
Allegro
200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
200
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
200

Dotted Half note

3 beats

200

Define fermata

Hold the note longer than the original value, as long as the conductor decides

300
Name the tempo that is "walking speed"
Andante
300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300
Explain a decrescendo
Gradually get softer
300

Dotted quarter note 

One and a half beats

300
Define Soli

A section solo

400
Name the tempo that is moderate
Moderato
400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400
Explain a slur
Connects two different notes
400

sixteenth note

1/4 beat

400

Define Divisi

When two notes are written on top of each other on the music, the section is split so that both notes are played at the same time.

500
Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?
Andante
500
In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?
F
500
Explain a tie
Connects two of the same note names
500

Dotted Eighth Note

3/4 beats

500

Define Accent

Emphasize a note

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