Articulation
This means to play notes short and separated
Staccato
This marking means to play a note a half step UP from where it is written
A sharp
Gradually slow down
French Horn
This means to play notes with emphasis
Accent
This marking means to play a note a half step DOWN from where it is written
A flat
Gradually get louder
Crescendo
3 half notes, plus 2 eighth notes, plus 1 quarter note
8 beats
Sour mike n ikes, rolos,
Half points if you said nerd clusters
This marking means to play notes in a phrase without tonguing
Slur
This mark means to play a phrase again
Repeat sign
Gradually get softer
Decrescendo, or diminuendo
4 eighth notes, plus 4 whole notes
18 beats
Ms. Meunier's favorite food
Potatoes
This marking means to play notes for their full length
Tenuto
This marking means to play a note as it is originally written in the key signature
A natural
Very loud
Fortissimo
3 eighth notes, plus 3 quarter notes, plus 3 half notes
10.5 beats
Two of three animal types Ms. Meunier owns
Two snakes, one cat, and one gecko
This marking means to hold, then pause
Fermata
This mark means to play one part, then repeat the phrase, skip over and play the next part.
First and second ending
Gradually get faster
Accelerando
5 eighth notes, plus 2 dotted half notes
8.5 beats
Ms. Meunier's favorite instrument
Euphonium