Dynamics
What does forte (f) mean?
Loud
What is the steady pulse of music called?
Beat
How many beats is a quarter note worth?
1 beat
How many lines are on a musical staff?
5 lines
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually getting louder
What does piano (p) mean?
Quiet
What is the speed of music called?
Tempo
How many beats is a half note worth?
2 beats
How many spaces are on a musical staff?
4 spaces
What does decrescendo mean?
Gradually getting quieter
What does mezzo forte (mf) mean?
Medium loud
What is the pattern of long and short sounds in music called?
Rhythm
How many beats is a whole note worth?
4 beats
What is the clef shown at the beginning of the staff in the test?
Treble clef
What is tone colour?
The unique sound produced by an instrument or voice
What does pianissimo (pp) mean?
Very quiet
Which tempo word means quick and lively: Largo, Allegro or Moderato?
Allegro
How many beats is an eighth note worth?
½ beat
What are the four treble clef spaces, from bottom to top? (The Letters that spell a word)
F, A, C, E
True or false: An interval is the way we sing.
False. An interval is the distance between two musical notes
What do fortissimo (ff) and mezzo piano (mp) mean?
Very loud; medium quiet
What does Largo, Andante and Moderato mean?
Largo = slowly; Andante = somewhat slowly; Moderato = at a moderate speed
What is the difference between a musical note and a musical rest?
A note represents sound; a rest represents silence
Complete the treble clef lines: E, G, __, __, __.
Remember the acronym
B, D, F
What is a time signature, and where is it found?
What is a time signature, and where is it found?