Tempo
A number written over a score that indicates at what metronome speed to play
What is a tempo marking
Play loud
What is forte
The note is lowered by a half step
What is a Flat
A dot directly beneath or above a note that means play it short and separated
What is Staccato
A measurement of time in music that contains a specific number of pulses defined by a time signature, and that is contained within bar lines
What is a measure
Play at a moderate speed
What is moderato
Play moderately soft
What is mezzo piano
Parts of one section play top and bottom notes
What is divisi
Play smoothly, with no separation between notes
what is a slur/legato
A symbol that assigns notes to the lines and spaces on the musical staff
What is a Clef
Play quick, lively
What is Allegro
Play Moderately loud
What is mezzo forte
Whole section plays
What is a soli
Play with emphasis or with heavy accents
What is Marcato
Also known as alla breve, meaning twice as fast. Has two beats per bar
What is cut time
Play moderately slow
What is Andante
Gradual decrease in volume
What is a decrescendo/diminuendo
One person plays
What is a solo
Hold or sustain a note for full value. Indicated by a short line drawn over or under the note
What is Tenuto
Two lines that indicate the end of a score or section of it
what is a double bar line
Gradually slow down
What is ritardando
Gradual increase in volume
What is a crescendo
Everyone Plays
What is tutti
A pause or hold. Usually it is placed over a note or rest and means hold longer than its usual value. In an ensemble, the conductor will usually indicate when to cut off a note
What is a Fermata
Go back to beginning, play to fine
What is a Da Capo al Fine