Musical Terms
What does "Forte" mean?
Loud
The highest female voice
Soprano
A sign that signals to repeat a section of music
Repeat Sign
What should you always have in rehearsal?
Music and pencil
The speed of the music
Tempo
What is the Italian word for "soft"?
Piano
The lowest MALE voice
Bass
A symbol at the beginning of the piece that indicates how many beats per measure and note values of each note.
Time Signature
when is it appropriate to talk in rehearsal
Only when the director grants permission
To gradually slow down
ritardando
What does "Crescendo" mean?
to gradually get louder
The lowest FEMALE voice
Alto
A symbol at the beginning of the piece that indicates the key of the piece.
Key Signature
What do you do when someone around you messes up
Don't react, keep going, and stay focused
The steady beat you feel in the music
Pulse
What does "A Cappella" mean?
to sing without instrumental accompaniment
The highest MALE voice
Tenor
A symbol that tells you how loud or soft to sing
Dynamic Marking
How do you walk on and off the stage?
Quietly and professionally
to resume the original tempo
A tempo
What is a "fermata"?
A symbol that tells you to hold a note longer than usual
A medium-high FEMALE voice
mezzo-soprano
The five lines that music is written on.
Staff
How do you show respect to your fellow singers and conductor during rehearsals and concerts?
By staying focused, not talking to your neighbors, and not interrupting.
A rhythm that emphasizes offbeats or unexpected beats
Syncopation