Dynamics
Tempos
Time Signature
Articulation
All About Form
100
play softly
What is piano
100
walking speed
What is andante?
100
four beats per measure
What is 4/4 time?
100
play notes detached and disconnected
What is staccato?
100
a musical form on two sections
What is binary form?
200
Play gradually louder
What is crescendo
200
rather fast and cheerful
What is allegretto?
200
common time
What is C or 4/4 time?
200
play notes smoothly and connected
What is legato?
200
a musical form with three sections
What is ternary or ABA?
300
Moderately soft
What is mezzo forte?
300
fast and lively
What is allegro?
300
three beats per measure
What is 3/4 time?
300
play this note louder
What is accent?
300
from the top to the end
What is da capo al fine?
400
Moderately soft
What is mezzo piano?
400
very fast
What is vivace?
400
six beats per measure
What is 6/8 time?
400
hold this note for its full value. press gently into the key
What is tenuto?
400
from the top to the coda
What is da capo al coda?
500
very loud
What is fortissimo?
500
snail pace
What is largo?
500
alla breve
What is cut common time?
500
a sudden strong accent for one note or a chord
What is sforzando?
500
a collection of dances, for example
What is suite?
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