Musical Symbols
What term means to play softly
piano
Which major key has no sharps or flats?
C Major
How many counts are in one measure of 4/4
4 counts
C to E
Maj 3
What does mp stand for in Italian?
mezzo piano
To play loudly
forte
Name the major key with 2 sharps
D Major
The number of beats in a whole note in 4/4 time
4
C to G
Perfect 5
What does a sharp do?
Raises a note a half step
The speed of music
tempo
Name the major key that has 3 flats
Eb Major
how many beats per measure in 6/8?
6
C to A#
What does a flat do?
Lowers pitch by a half step.
To gradually increase volume
crescendo
What is the relative minor of C Major?
a minor
When 6/8 is played in a fast tempo is counted/conducted in...?
in 2
D to C
minor 7
What does a decrescendo mean?
Gradually get softer
What's the name of the symbol that means to hold the note longer than its value or until the conductor cuts off the performer?
Fermata
How many flats are in the key of Db major?
5 flats
Whats an alternate name for cut time?
Ala Breve
D to F flat
dim 3
What does the tempo marking "Allegro" mean in English?
A fast tempo