This dynamic means to play loudly or forcefully
What is forte?
The lines of the treble clef staff
E G B D F
1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and
This clef that flutes and many other instruments play in is also known as G clef.
Treble Clef
This musical term means to gradually speed up
What is accelerando?
This marking signifies to the musician to gradually get softer.
What is decrescendo?
Spaces of the treble clef staff
F A C E
The note value equal to one and a half beats.
What is a dotted quarter note?
One unit of music on a staff (they are usually numbered.)
What is measure or bar?
This articulation tells the musician to play the notes more connectedly while still articulating
What is legato?
This dynamic level can best be described as "medium loud"
Mezzo forte
Lines of the bass clef staff
G B D F A
Please perform the following rhythm.
One two and three four
The collective name for these symbols that alter a pitch by one half step.
What are accidentals?
This part of the time signature tells how many note or subdivisions
What is the top number?
This dynamic is softer than piano.
Pianissimo
Spaces of the bass clef staff
A C E G
Please perform the following rhythm
1 la li 2 - - | 1 la li 2 - li | 1 - - --- 1
These markings tell a player how to perform the beginning of a note (ex: staccatos and accents.)
What are articulations?
What note value gets the BEAT (not subdivision) in 6/8 time?
This dynamic is performed by starting out loud, then immediately getting softer.
What is fortepiano?
What word do the following notes spell?
1-- 2 - li 3 - li | 1 la li 2-- --- | 1 - li 2-- 3-- | 1 -- --- ---
This musical symbol tells the player to hold a note until the conductor cuts off.
What is a fermata?
This Italian word is seen when a part for a single instrument divides into harmony.
What is divisi?