Rhythm Reading
this type of note gets 1 beat in 4/4 time
quarter note
2nd line in treble clef
G
smooth and connected
Legato
very slow
Largo
this type of note gets 3 beats in 4/4 time
dotted half note
4th line in Bass clef
F
Short and separated, spaced
Staccato
f
forte (loud)
Medium tempo
Moderato
whole note
4 beats
2nd space in your clef
Treble: A
Alto: B
Bass: C
emphasize the note
Accent
mezzo piano
medium soft
Moderately Slow/ Walking speed
Andante
The 8th rest looks like this number
7
Top line in your clef
treble: F
alto: G
bass: A
Accent symbol
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mezzo forte (medium loud)
Fast
Allegro
A dot to the right of a note does this;
Adds 50% to the value of the note it is applied to.
lines used to extend notes above or below the staff
ledger lines
a curvy line that connects two of the same note
Tie
-issimo
Very fast
It: Presto