Instruments
Terms
Symbols
Musical Words
100

The violin is a part of which instrument family?

The string family

100

This term means how loud or soft to play.

Dynamics

100

What is the full word and meaning of "p"?

Piano - soft

100

What is the Italian word for "fast"?

Allegro

200

This instrument is not a part of our orchestra, but looks like a clarinet without a mouthpiece.

Oboe

200

This is the words for the five lines on which we read notes.

Staff

200

What is the full word for and meaning of "mf"?

Mezzo forte - medium loud

200

What is the Italian word for "slow"?

Largo

300

This is the lowest string instrument...even lower than the cello.

Bass

300

This is the term for a box on a line of music, usually containing 4 beats.

Measure

300

What does "rit" mean?

Ritardando - slow down

300

What is the Italian word for a medium/moderate speed?

Moderato

400

This is the lowest brass instrument.

Tuba

400

This term means to make a note stand out from the others, not to talk like a French person.

Accent

400

What does ' mean if it is located above a note?

Breathe

400

What is the Italian word that means everyone must play?

Tutti

500

This is the highest instrument of the woodwind family...though it could be higher if called a piccolo!

Flute

500

This term tells you how many sharps or flats are in the piece.

Key signature

500

What does > mean if it is located above or below a note?

Accent

500

What is a group of musicians called? (Hint: starts with an 'e')

Ensemble

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