Rhythm
How many beats does a quarter note get?
One beat
What does forte mean?
loud
What does staccato mean?
Play short and detached.
What does tempo mean?
How fast or slow the beat is.
What does the top number of a time signature mean?
How many beats are in a measure
What kind of note gets 2 beats?
Half note
What word means very soft?
pianissimo
What does accent mean?
Play the note louder
What does Moderato mean?
medium speed
What is the letter name of the note on the first space? (for your clef)
Treble clef: F
Alto clef: G
4 beats (in 4/4)
What is louder: mezzo piano or mezzo forte?
mezzo forte
What is the difference between a slur and a tie?
They are both curved lines, but a slur connects two or more different notes, and a tie connects two or more of the same note.
What tempo means fast?
Allegro
What is an octave?
The distance between eight notes.
How many sixteenth notes are equal to one quarter notes?
4
What word means to gradually get louder?
crescendo
Draw a quarter note with the symbol that means to play short.
Draw your answer below:
What does ritardando mean?
Gradually slow down
What is another name for the treble Clef?
The "G" Clef
How many eighth notes do you need in one measure if the time signature is 3/4?
6
Draw the symbol that means to gradually get softer.
Draw your answer below:
What is articulation? Give 3 examples.
How you use your bow to change the sound of the note. Examples: staccato, legato, slur
What word means to gradually get faster?
accelerando
Name 5 examples of dynamics.
Possible answers: forte, fortissimo, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo, crescendo, decrescendo