Note Reading

G

Quarter Note 1 beat

Forte, loud
Crescendo
To gradually get louder
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Treble clef

E

Half note two beats
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Mezzo Forte Medium loud
Allegro
Fast tempo

Bass clef

E

Dotted half note 3 beats

Piano, soft
Ritardando
Gradually slow down

Crescendo

A
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Dotted quarter note 1 1/2 beats

Forte-piano, loud then soft
Accelerando
Gradually speed up
Repeat sign

C
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Eighth note 1/2 beat
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Sforzando, dramatic drop and increase
Andante
Walking speed tempo

Fermata