Dynamics
What is the italian word for "soft"?
Piano
"Walking tempo"
Andante
How many beats is a quarter note worth?
1 beat
What is the exact definition of tempo?
"Tempo is the speed of the beat"
What is the shorthand symbol for playing loud?
f (forte)
"Very slow"
Largo
How many beats is a half note worth?
2 beats
If a composer wants the musician to slowly grow louder, what is the name of the symbol he would write?
Crescendo
What does the symbol for decrescendo look like?
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"Moderately fast"
Moderato
How many beats would a half note plus a quarter rest be equal to?
Half note= 2
Quarter rest= 1
=3 Total beats
What is the time signature known as 'common time'?
4/4
What is the italian word for "medium"?
mezzo
"To gradually get slower"
Ritardando/Rallentando
Music math! What is a whole note minus a half note PLUS a quarter note equal to? (Think about the number of beats of each)
4 (whole note)- 2 (half note) + 1 quarter note= 3
PEMDAS still applies in music math ;)
What would a correct rhythmic example be inside of a 6/8 time signature?
Because there is an 8 on the bottom, we would mostly be using eighth notes in the measure. As long as it doesn't exceed the value of 6 eighth notes (3 beats total) this should be correct!
Where is the dynamic symbol written on staff of music?
Below the staff, typically right after the time signature
What is the Italian word that means "a little" when referring to tempo?
Poco
What is an example of a correct rhythm inside of a 3/4 time signature?
As long as the note combination does not exceed 3, this should be correct!
What is the time signature known as 'cut time'?
2/2