Dynamics
What are dynamics?
Define staccato.
Short and separated.
a tempo means...
previous tempo
Draw a Coda symbol
(drawing to be assessed by teacher)
If C# is the last sharp in the key signature, what major key are we in?
Key of D Major
smooth and connected
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.
Define the following terms...
A2 | 8va
cancels divisi | play up the octave
Draw a fermata.
[assessed in class]
Swing... what is characteristic of the 8th notes?
The first eighth note in the pair is longer.
Diminuendo means to play quietly.
True or False?
What is the difference between the accent and marcato symbols?
Accent lays on its side and marcato stands up like a tent.
Allegro means...
fast
What does this symbol (%) mean in music?
to repeat the previous measure
How many 8th notes are there in a measure of 9/8 time? And draw the type of note that would get the beat?
9 and [dotted quarter note]
What is an accidental?
a flat, sharp, or natural not in the key signature
Which dynamic level is louder mp or mf?
mf (mezzo forte)
Define sforzando.
very heavy attack
con brio means...
with brightness (brightly/fast)
Draw a caesura. What does it tell you to do?
(drawing assessed by teacher). Tells you to stop.
A dot beside a note does what to its value?
adds half of the value
Define Tacet
Do not play
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?
BEADGCF
When strung together the musical terms... subito molto espressivo would mean...
suddenly much expressiveness