Dynamics
The musical word for loud.
Forte
The musical word for speed.
Tempo
Melody is often called the ______ of a song.
Tune
Sounds/notes
Loud and quiet are words that describe this element.
Dynamics
This symbol looks like a "hairpin" or a "less than" sign and means to gradually get louder.
Crescendo
This tempo marking means fast or quickly.
Allegro
When two or more notes are played or sung at the same time, it is called________.
Harmony
The steadiness of a piece of music is called the _____.
Pulse, steady beat
Fast and slow are words that describe this element.
Tempo
The opposite of forte.
Piano
What does Accelerando mean?
To gradually get faster.
Chord
In 4/4 time, how many beats are in each measure of music?
4
If a piece of music sounds "thick" or "thin", which element are you describing?
Texture
Describe the difference between Mezzo Forte and Forte
Medium loud vs. loud
Name the musical term (italian word) for walking pace.
Andante
When harmony sounds stable and pleasant, it is called: (choose one) Consonant/Dissonant.
Consonant
A note that is held for two beats in 4/4 time is called a _____ note.
Half
Which element of music would you focus on if you wanted to compare the sound of a guitar to a violin?
Timbre
Give a real-world sound that could represent pianissimo (pp).
A whisper, leaves rustling, etc.
If a conductor wants the music to suddenly go slower, what word would they use?
Ritardando
When a melody is based on a major scale, it usually sounds: (choose one) Happy/sad
Happy
A note that is held for four beats in 4/4 time is called a ______ note.
Whole
The silence in music is called a ______.
Rest