The Staff
How many lines are in a staff?
5 lines
Which clef is mainly used for higher pitched instruments?
Treble Clef
What does the top number tell us?
It tells us how many beats are in each measure.
How many beats is a half note?
2 beats
What is this called?
A repeat sign.
What tis the music staff divided into?
Measures
What is the acronym for space notes in the bass clef?
All Cows Eat Grass
What does the bottom number tell us?
What kind of note gets one beat.
What is this rest called and how many beats is it worth?
Half rest and it is worth 2 beats.
What is the music term for this?
accidentals or flats
What separates measures?
bar lines
What is the acronym for line notes in the treble clef?
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
In 4/4 time signature, how many half notes can fit in 1 measure?
2 half notes.
What is this note called and how many beats is it worth?
quarter note and it is worth 1 beat.
What does forte and piano mean?
What comes at the end of a piece of music?
double bar line
What is the name of this note?
C
Quarter Note
How many quarter rests = one whole rest?
4 quarter rests
What are the lines above and below the staff called?
Ledger lines
What letters of the alphabet are notes named after?
A B C D E F G
4. Treble, Bass, Alto and Tenor Clef.
In 3/4 time signature, how many whole notes can fit in 2 measures?
None, a whole note is worth 4 beats therefore a whole note can not fit in a 3/4 time signature measure.
What is the name of this note and how many beats is it worth?
dotted half notes and it is worth 3 beats.
What does crescendo mean?
gradually get louder