Note Durations
How many beats is a quarter note?
One beat
Dynamic for "soft"
Piano
What is the interval from C to G?
Fifth
D# is the enharmonic equivalent of what other note?
Eb
The steady pulse in music
Beat
How many beats is a half note?
Dynamic for "gradually louder"
What is the interval from E to G?
3rd
Gb is the enharmonic equivalent of what note?
F#
The distance between two pitches is an
Interval
How many beats is a dotted half note?
Dynamic for very loud
Fortissimo
What is the interval from F to D?
6th
G# is the enharmonic equivalent of what note?
Ab
What are the small lines that extend the staff?
Ledger lines
How many beats is a dotted quarter note?
1.5 beats
Dynamic for medium soft
Mezzo Piano
What is the interval from D to E?
2nd
Bb
How many beats is a dot worth?
Half the value of the note that it is on
How many beats is an eighth note?
1/2 a beat
Dynamic for very soft
pianissimo
What is the interval from G to A?
2nd
C# is the enharmonic equivalent of what note?
Db
What does a natural do to a note?
Cancels out prior sharps or flats