Dynamics
play softly
What is piano?
Allegro
Accent
What is to emphasize a note?
Tells us to go back to the beginning and end on Fine
What is D.C. al Fine
Receives four beats.
What is a whole note?
fortissimo
What is play very loud?
andante
What is a slow, walking tempo?
To play short and detached.
What is staccato?
Tells us how many beats are in each measure.
What is time signature?
Receives one beat.
What is a quarter note?
Louder than mezzo piano, but softer than forte.
What is mezzo forte?
Faster than andante, but slower than allegro
What is moderato?
Connects notes of the same pitch
What is a tie?
Tells us what sharps or flats to play throughout the piece.
What is a key signature?
Receives two beats of rest.
What is a half rest?
Sfrorzando (sfz)
What is to play with sudden emphasis followed by a sudden decrease in loudness?
Hold a note longer than normal value
What is a formata?
Play a note full value or a bit longer
What is tenuto?
Cancels a sharp (#) or a flat (b)
What is a natural sign?
Receives a half a beat, usually beamed to another.
What are eighth notes?