Tempo
Note Name
Symbols
Rhythms
Dynamics
100

Define tempo

The speed of the music



100

In the treble clef, this note is on the first SPACE.

F

100

Explain a repeat sign

Go back to the beginning of the repeat sign and play again

100

This is the number of beats for a Quarter Note in 4/4 time signature.

1

100

Define dynamics

How loudly or softly you play

200

Name the tempo that means fast

Allegro

200

In the bass clef, this note is on the first LINE.

G

200

Explain a crescendo

Gradually get louder

200

This is the number of beats for a Half Note in 4/4 time signature.

2

200

Define this dynamic: Piano

Soft

300

Name the tempo that is "walking speed"

Andante

300

In the treble clef, this note is on the third LINE.

B

300

Explain a decrescendo

Gradually get softer

300

This is the number of beats for an Eighth Note in 4/4 time signature.

1/2

300

Define this dynamic: Forte

Loud

400

Name the tempo that is moderate

Moderato

400

In the bass clef, this note is on the fourth SPACE.

G

400

Explain a slur

Connects two notes of a different pitch

400

This is the number of beats for a Whole Note in 4/4 time signature.

4

400

Define this dynamic: Mezzo Piano

Medium Soft

500

Allegro, Andante, or Moderato: Which one is the slowest tempo?

Andante

500

In the treble clef, this note is on the fifth line.

F

500

Explain a tie

Connects two of the same pitches

500

This is the number of beats for a Dotted Half Note in 4/4 time signature.

3

500

Define this dynamic: Fortissimo 

Very Loud