Dynamic Duos
what does crescendo mean?
Gradually get loud
what is the Italian term for fast?
how many beats does a whole note get in a 4/4 time?
4 beats
How many main instrument families are there?
four
what tells us how many beats there are per measure?
time signature
what dynamic marking means loud?
Forte (f)
What does largo mean?
very slow and broad
what word helps you remember the treble clef spaces?
FACE
which woodwind instrument is small and plays very high notes?
What is a steady repeating pulse in music?
The Beat
what does "mf" stand for?
mezzo forte
what does accelerando mean?
gradually get faster
What symbol tells you how high or low to play or sing?
Clef
Which Brass instrument changes pitch with a slide?
Trombone
The Range
what does fortissimo (ff) mean?
very loud
which is slower: Largo or Allegro?
Largo
how many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
what are the four instrument families?
woodwind brass, strings, percussion
what tool helps musicians keep a steady beat?
A metronome
what does this symbol ">" mean?
decrescendo
If a conductor suddenly slows the music, what term applies?
Ritardando
how many eighth notes equal one quarter note
two
which string instrument rests on the floor and is played sitting down?
cello
what is the name for a chord that sounds happy?
Major