Dynamics
What are dynamics?
Define staccato.
Short and separated.
a tempo means...
previous tempo
Draw a Coda symbol
(drawing to be assessed by teacher)
The D.S. tells you to
go back to the sign
stagger breathe means...
breathe at different times
What does it mean to crescendo?
to gradually get louder
What is the difference between a tie and a slur?
a tie connects the same note, a slur connects two different notes and tells you not to tongue.
Andante means...
Walking Speed.
What does a2 mean?
Draw a fermata.
[assessed in class]
Define tempo I
first tempo
Draw the opposite of crescendo?
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What is the difference between the accent and marcato symbols?
Accent lays on its side and marcato stands up like a tent.
Ritardando means...
getting slower
What does this symbol (%) mean in music?
to repeat the previous measure
In a time signature, the top number tells you ___________, and the bottom number tells you ___________________.
How many beats per measure; the type of note that gets the beat
What is a cue in music?
small notes in music that show what another instrument is playing
Which dynamic level is louder mp or mf?
mf (mezzo forte)
Define marcato.
Short and emphasized.
grave means...
Draw a caesura. What does it tell you to do?
(drawing assessed by teacher). Tells you to stop.
Draw four types of rests in order from shortest to longest
[assessed in class]
sffz means...
sforzando - or "very heavy attack"
A tutti section would be naturally louder because...
Everybody plays
Define tenuto. Then draw one.
Long and full value. (correct drawing needed as well)
Meno mosso means...
less motion
Draw the signs below in order: Flat; natural; sharp
[assessed in class]
What is the order of the flats?
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