Notes
Rhythms
Dynamics
Articulations
Pot-Pourrie
100

The note drawn on the board, also known as the center note on most pianos.

What is C?

100

The name of this length of note, which shares it's name with a denomination of coin.

What is a quarter note?

100

The name of the dynamic shown here (p), which is also the name for a musical instrument.

What is piano?

100

The name of this articulation, which makes notes more separated, or shorter.

What is staccato?

100

Another name for a bar of music, which is filled with notes and rests.

What is a measure?

200

The note drawn on the board, which is also circled by a certain clef.

What is G?

200

The name of this length of note, notable for its two flags.

What is a 16th note?

200

The name of the dynamic shown here (f), which means loud.

What is forte?

200

The name of this articulation, which makes notes held longer.

What is tenuto?

200

This is often referred to as the speed of the beat, and dictates how fast or slow a piece is performed.

What is tempo?

300

The note shown on the board, which is also the lowest note on a standard clarinet (in concert pitch).

What is D?

300

The name of this length of note, which is worth 2 beats in a measure of 4/4 time.

What is a half note?

300

The name of this musical symbol written on the board, which means to get louder.

What is crescendo?

300

The name of this articulation, which makes the note louder than the notes around it.

What is an accent?

300

The person who writes a piece of music is called this.

What is a composer?

400

The note shown here, also known for being a note that is one of the higher pitches a soprano might be asked to sing in a piece of music.

What is C?

400

The name of this length of note, which fills up an entire measure of 4/4 time.

What is a whole note?

400

The name of this musical symbol written on the board, which means to get softer.

What is decrescendo?

400

When you see this on a page, it means to get steadily faster over time.

What is an accelerando?

400

The person who writes the text to a piece of music is called this.

What is a lyricist?

500

The note shown here, also known for having two flats in its major key signature.

What is Bb?

500

The name of this note, which has four flags.

What is a 64th note?

500

The name of the dynamic shown here (fff), which means very very loud.

What is fortississimo?

500

The style of music which is characterized by long, flowing, luscious melodies.

What is legato?

500

This is what happens when a composer tries to literally make the music sound like the words which are being sung.

What is text painting?
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