Dynamics
When you see this marking, you will play softly
piano
This kind of note usually takes 1 beat of time
Quarter note
When you see this sign, you will need to go back and playing something again
Repeat Sign
When playing in the treble clef, use this word to fill in the spaces on the staff
Face
When a note has this in front of it, it will be played 1 half step lower than usual
Flat
When this marking appears, one should play strongly
Forte
This rest will occupy the entire measure
whole rest
A marking that tells you to play that note a little stronger than the others
Accent
A saying that is used to remember the lines on the treble staff
EGBDF
When a note has this sign, it will be played one half step higher than usual
Sharp
this marking will tell you to gradually grow louder and louder over a measure
Crescendo
Two of these notes will fit in one beat
Eighth Notes
A marking that means to connect the notes it's written on in a single breath
Slur
To remember the spaces on the bass clef, one would say this
All Cows Eat Grass
When a note has this symbol, it is not played higher or lower, but right where it is marked
Natural
This marking tells you to play at a medium loud volume
mezzo forte (mf)
Adding this to a note adds half of it's original value
a dot (dotted notes)
A marking that tells you to play notes shorter with space
Staccato
The musical alphabet uses these letters
A-G
These instruments are played with a buzz on the mouthpiece
Brass
This mark tells one to play loudly, then immediately get softer
fp (fortepiano)
This type of note lasts 2 beats and has a hollow center
Half note
This symbol at the beginning of the music and each line tells us how many beats fit in a measure
Time Signature
To remember lines on the bass clef, use this phrase
This note is at the start of a piece or section, and comes in before the measure begins.
Pick up Note