Notation
How many lines are in a staff?
5
What kind of note lasts for two beats?
Half note
We usually play treble clef with our ____ hand.
right
What symbol lowers a note by a half step?
flat
What does mezzo forte mean?
medium loud
What note is on the first line of the treble clef staff?
E
How many beats does a quarter note get in 4/4 time?
1 beat
Moving left on the keyboard makes the pitch go ____.
down / lower
Our key signature includes an F#, but we don't want the next F to be sharp. What symbol do we use?
natural
RH is playing long, consistent notes. LH is moving rapidly and covering a wide range of notes.
Which hand is most likely playing the harmony and which is the melody?
RH = Harmony. LH = Melody.
What note is on the top line of the Bass Clef?
A
How many beats are in a measure of 2/4 time?
2 beats
Which pedal, out of the 3, sustains notes?
The pedal on the right.
What is it called when we gradually get slower?
Ritardando
What major key has no sharps or flats in the key signature?
C Major
What do we call two staves connected by a brace and beginning bar line?
Grand Staff
What does a dot under/above a note mean?
To play short - staccato.
How many groups of two black keys are on the piano?
What does a slur tell us to do?
Connect the notes and play them in a smooth, flowing manner.
What does it mean if we see 8va above a note?
Play one octave higher.
What note is on the bottom line of the Bass Clef?
What information is given by the bottom number in a time signature?
It tells you what type of note receives one beat.
What does the pedal on the far left do?
Dampens/softens sound.
What does D.C. al Fine mean?
return to the beginning and play until you reach Fine.
How many beats is a dotted half note tied to a half note?
5 beats