Tempo
Define tempo
The speed of the music
In the treble clef, what note is on the third SPACE
C
Explain a Da Capo or D.C.
To go back to the beginning
Dotted Quarter Note
1-1/2 beats
Define Dynamics
How loud or soft you play
Name the tempo that means fast
Allegro
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth LINE?
F
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
Dotted Half note
3 beats
Define this dynamic: Piano
Soft
Name the tempo that is "walking speed"
Andante
In the treble clef, what note is on the second LINE
G
Explain a Diminuendo.
Gradually get softer.
Whole note
4 beats
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud
Name the tempo that is moderate
Moderato
In the bass clef, what note is on the third SPACE
Explain a slur.
Connects two different notes.
Sixteenth Note
1/4th of a beat
Define this dynamic: Forte Piano
Loud at first then immediately soft.
Accelerando
Gradually getting Faster
In the treble clef, what note is on the first line?
Explain a staccato.
To play short/separated from other notes.
Half note tied to dotted half note.
5 beats
Define this dynamic: Fortissimo
Very Loud