Major Key Signatures
C Major
How long is a whole note in 4/4?
4 beats
What does Largo mean?
Slow and Broad
What does PP mean?
Pianissimo - very soft
What does a staccato do?
Make the note short and sharp
What Key has 2 flats?
Bb Major
How long is a half note in 4/4?
2 beats
What does Adagio mean?
Slow with great expression
What does P mean?
Piano - soft
What does an accent do?
Make the note pop
What key has 3 sharps?
A major
How long is a quarter note in 4/4?
1 beat
What does Andante mean?
At a walking pace, moderately slow
What does MP mean?
Mezzo Piano - moderately quiet
What does a tenuto do?
Make the note fuller and a bit longer
What key has 5 flats?
Db major
How long is a dotted quarter note in 4/4?
1 and 1/2 beats
What does Moderato mean?
What does FP mean?
Forte Piano - Loud then quiet
What does a fermata do?
Hold the note until conductor stops
What key has 7 sharps?
C# major
How long is an 8th note in 4/4?
1/2 a beat
What does Allegro mean?
Fast and Bright
What does P SUB. mean?
Subito Piano - suddenly quiet
What does a marcato mean?
Play with a strong stressed emphasis