Symbols
Symbols for silence, corresponding to note durations.
What are rests?
The term for slow tempo
What is adagio
The name of the musical symbol for loud (f)
What is forte
Down-out-up (or down-left-up).
What is 3/4 timing?
A linear, horizontal sequence of notes or pitches that forms a recognizable tune
What is melody?
Symbols (like Treble or Bass) at the start of the staff that define the pitch range.
What are clefs
The term for moderate tempo
What is andante?
The name of the musical symbol for (p)
what is piano
Down-left-right-up.
What is 4/4 timing?
The vertical aspect of music, where two or more notes are played or sung simultaneously, supporting the melody.
What is harmony?
Numbers (e.g., 4/4) showing beats per measure and note value.
What is time signature?
The term for "quick and bright" tempo
What is allegro?
The name of the musical symbol for (mf)
What is mezzoforte
Down-up
What is 2/4 timing?
The organization of musical time through long and short notes, beats, and silences.
What is rythym?
A gradual increase in volume, force, or intensity, used in music, often marked in scores by a widening hairpin symbol.
What is crescendo?
The term for fast tempo
What is presto?
The name of the musical symbol for (pp)
What is pianissimo
Down-in-in-out-out-up
What is 6/8 timing?
The volume of the sound, ranging from very soft (pp) to very loud (ff), which adds emotional depth.
What is dynamics?
Five horizontal lines where notes are placed to show pitch.
What is staff?
The term for very slow tempo
What is prestissimo?
The name of the musical symbol for (ff)
What is fortissimo
The point where the beat happens.
What is Ictus?
The speed or pace of a musical piece, essential for defining its mood and keeping performers in sync
What is Tempo?