Dynamics
Rhythms
Notes
Terms
Potpourri
100

To gradually increase the dynamic.

Crescendo

100

This note gets one beat

Quarter note

100

This symbol raises a note by half a step.

A Sharp.

100

This articulation means short.

Staccato

100

The letters a, b, c, d, e, f, g are part of this.

The musical alphabet.

200

To gradually decrease dynamic.

Decrescendo

200

Two of this note equals one beat.

Two Eight Notes

200

On the treble clef, this note is on the Fourth Line

D.

200

These notes are performed just before a full measure.

Pick-up Notes

200

The symbol at the far left of on the musical staff  which tells the instrument range the music is written for.

Clef. Treble Clef or Bass Clef

300

Italian term for Loud (f)

Forte

300

This Tempo marking means fast.

Allegro

300

Two notes that are the same pitch is also known as this.

Unison

300

This Italian terms means to go back to the beginning and end at the Fine.

DC al Fine

300

This type of song is commonly heard in a church or cathedral.

Hymn.

400

Italian term for Very Loud (ff)

Fortissimo

400

This tempo marking means very slow.

Largo

400

The interval of G to A

Second

400

The process of adjusting your instrument so that it plays exactly in tune an electric device or another player.

Tuning.

400

Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Form, Texture, and Dynamics make up this.

The 7 Elements of Music

500

Italian term for Very soft (pp)

Pianissimo

500

Four of these equals one beat.

Sixteenth note.

500

This key signature only has one flat.

F Major

500

This musical form is found in rock, jazz, and the blues and always has 12 bars.

12 Bar Blues

500

What is the best class to take in Middle School and High School

Band (of course!)