Note Names
Articulations
Tempo Markings
Dynamics
Other Markings
100

Treble clef (bottom space)

F

100

Accent

100

What does "Moderato" mean?

Moderate tempo

100

Piano (Soft)

100

Flat; lowers pitch by one half step

200

D

200

Tenuto or Legato

200

What does "rit." or "ritardando" mean?

Gradually slow down

200

Forte (Loud)

200

Sharp; raises pitch by one half step

300

D

300

Slur

300

What does "Allegro" mean?

Fast

300

Decrescendo

300

Natural

400

G

400

Staccato

400

What does "accel." or "accelerando" mean?

Gradually speed up

400

Mezzo Piano (Moderately Quiet)

400

Divisi; split part

500

G

500

Marcato

500

What does "andante" mean?

Slower than moderato

500

Mezzo Forte (Moderately Loud)

500

Key Signature