Articulations
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100

Staccato

Playing a note short

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
Quarter Note
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200

Accent

Play the note a little louder than normal

200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
200
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
200
Half note
2 beats
200
Define this dynamic: piano
Soft
300

Slur (in music)

Playing notes connected and not tongued in between

300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300
Explain a decrescendo
Gradually get softer
300
Whole note
4 beats
300
Define this dynamic: forte
Loud
400

Define Articulation

The way that you play or tongue the note

400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400
Explain a slur
Connects two different notes
400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400
Define this dynamic: Mezzo piano
Medium soft
500

Legato

Playing long and almost connected

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 Quarter Note
1 and 1/2 beats
500
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
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