Rhythm
This is the value of one 8th note in 4/4 time
Half a beat
Italian word for "soft"
piano
When no articulation is written, it is understood we are supposed to start wind instruments this way
Tonguing
This symbol means to play one half-step higher
Sharp
Instead of "volume," in music we say this when discussing loud and soft
Dynamics
This is the value of a dotted quarter note in 4/4 time
One and one half beats
Italian word for "loud" or "strong"
Forte
Shorter than written
Staccato
This symbol means to play one-half step lower
Flat
The way we start a note is called
articulation
This is the value of an 8th note in 6/8 time
One beat
Italian word for "gradually getting louder"
Crescendo
Hold for full value
Tenuto
Enharmonic (pairs)
The top number of the time signature
Beats per measure
This is the value of a whole note in 2/2 time
2 beats
Diminuendo
Slur
A symbol placed next to a note, which is not found in the key signature
Accidental
The bottom number of the time signature
What type of note gets one beat
This is the value of a quarter note in 3/8 time
2 beats
Italian word for "very soft"
pianissimo
A curved line over 2 or more of identical notes
Tie
This symbol cancels a sharp or flat
Natural sign
Ms. Pyne's son Peter plays what instrument
Clarinet