String Techniques
This technique means to pluck the string with your fingers insteas of using the bow
Pizzicato
This symbol tells musician how many beats are in each measure.
Time Signature
This note gets one beat in 4/4 time.
Quarter note
This symbol tells musician how fast or slow to play.
Tempo
This symbol connects two notes of the same pitch to combine their value.
A tie
This bow direction moves from the frog to tip.
Down-bow
This symbol raises a note half step.
Sharp sign
This rest lasts for two beats in 4/4 time.
Half rest
This symbol means to play loudly.
Forte
This symbol means to repeats a section of music.
Repeat sign
What does it mean when you see the word "arco"?
That you will use the bow
This clef is commonly used by cellist and double bassists.
Bass Clef
A time signature of 3/4 means there are this many beats per measure.
3 beats
This symbol at the beginning of the music is called......
Clef
The person that leads the orchestra during rehearsal and concerts.
The conductor
This bow direction moves from the tip to frog.
Up-bow
This dynamic marking means "medium loud"
Mezzo forte
Two eighth notes together equal the value of this note.
Quarter note
This symbol cancels a sharp of flat.
Natural sign
This term refers to how loudly or soft music is played.
Dynamics
This bowing style uses short, detached notes.
Staccato
This key signature has one sharp.
G major
This note lasts four beats in common time.
Whole note
This curved line connects notes to be played smoothly in one bow.
Slur
This famous composer became deaf later in life.
Ludwig van Beethoven