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Tempos
Name That Note
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100
Define tempo
The speed of the beat; how fast or slow you play
100
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE?
F
100
Explain a repeat sign
Go back to the beginning and play again.
100
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Quarter Note gets how many beats?
1 beat
100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200
Is Allegro fast or slow?
Fast
200
In the treble clef, what note is on the fourth LINE?
D
200
Explain a crescendo.
Gradually get louder.
200
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Half Note gets how many beats?
2 beats
200
What does "piano" mean?
Soft
300
Is Andante fast or slow?
Slow - "walking tempo"
300
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
300
Explain a decrescendo.
Gradually get softer.
300
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Whole Note gets how many beats?
4 beats
300
What does "forte" mean?
Loud
400
What does "moderato" mean?
Moderate tempo
400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE?
G
400
Explain a slur.
Connects two different notes; tongue the first note but not notes that follow.
400
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Eighth Note gets how many beats?
1/2 beat
400
What does "mezzo piano" mean?
Medium soft
500
Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?
Andante
500
What is a ledger line?
A note/line outside of the staff
500
Explain a tie.
Connects two of the same note names; tongue the first note only and hold for the combined value of both notes.
500
In 4/4 Time Signature, the Dotted Half Note gets how many beats?
3 beats
500
What does "fortissimo" mean?
Very loud