Tempo
Dynamic Symbols
Dynamic Terms
Articulation Symbols
Articulation Terms
100

A medium tempo.

What is moderato?

100

F

What is forte?

100

A soft dynamic.

What is piano?

100

Makes a note Smooth and Connected

What is legato?

100

Short or detached notes.

What is staccato?

200

A slow and stately tempo.

What is adagio?

200

p

What is piano?

200

A medium loud dynamic.

What is mezzoforte?

200

A dot placed above or beneath a note.

What is staccato?

200

What is legato?

Smooth and flowing notes.

300

 A 'walking speed' tempo.

What is andante?

300

mf

What is mezzoforte?

300

A medium soft dynamic.

What is mezzopiano?

300

An emphasized note.

What is a accent?

300

To hold a note; give the note its full value.

What is tenuto?

400

A slow tempo.

What is largo?

400

ff

What is fortissimo?

400

The softest dynamic.

What is pianissimo?

400

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What is accent?

400

BPM

What is beats per minute?

500

A lively, fast tempo.

What is allegro?

500

What means to gradually get louder?

What is a crescendo?

500

The loudest dynamic.

What is fortissimo?

500

A horizontal bar placed over or beneath a single note.

What is a tenuto?

500

A short and detached note.

What is a staccato?

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