Dynamics
Tempo
Markings
Style
Expressive qualities
100

piano

what is the term for soft?

100

allegro

what is fast?

100

breath mark

what is indicating to take a breath?

100

dolce

what is sweetly?
100

"HOW" music is played

what is the most important thing about expressive qualities?

200

crescendo

what is the term meaning to gradually get louder?
200

andante

what is a slow walking pace?

200

legato

what is smooth and connected?

200

grave

what is sad and solemn?

200

tempo

what indicates speed or pace?

300

mezzo forte

what is medium loud?

300
adagio

what is slow?

300

staccato

what is short and separated?

300

grandioso

what is grand or noble?

300

dynamics

what indicates how loud or soft?

400

decrescendo

what is gradually get softer?

400

moderato

what is a moderate tempo?

400

fermata

what marking tells the musician to hold out the note until the conductor cuts them off?

400

agitato

what is agitated or restless?

400

markings

what are marked on individual or specific notes?

500

forte

what is the term for loud?

500

vivace

what is very fast?

500

accent

what is the marking for a strong emphasized note

500

con gusto

what is "with joy"?

500

style

what is the overall mood or feeling of a song?