Tempos
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100
Define tempo
The speed of the music
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

Whole Note

4 beats

100
Define dynamics
How loud or soft you play
200

what does allegro

fast

200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
200

Explain a sharp

Raises a pitch by one half step

200
Half note
2 beats
200

Define this dynamic: piano (p)

Soft

300

what does andante mean?

"walking speed" (slow)

300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300

What tells us at the beginning of the music which notes to play with sharps & flats throughout.

Key Signature

300

Eighth Note

1/2 beat

300

Define this dynamic: forte (f)

Loud

400
What does moderato mean?

moderate speed

400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400

What symbol means to hold a note (or rest) longer than normal and cut off with the director?

Fermata.

400
Dotted Quarter Note

1 1/2 beat

400

Define this dynamic: Mezzo piano (mp)

Medium soft

500

Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?

Andante

500
In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?
F
500

What indicates how many beats per measure and what kind of note gets one beat?

Time Signature.

500

Dotted Half Note

3 beats

500

Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte (mf)

Medium Loud