Tempos
Dynamics
Articulations
Roadmap
Grab-bag
100
What is a tempo?
How fast or slow the music is
100
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually get louder
100
What does it mean to accent a note?
Emphasize the note - play it louder
100
What does D.C. mean?
Go back to the beginning
100
What does intonation mean?
Pitch accuracy, how well in tune you are
200
What does accelerando mean?
Gradually increase the tempo (get faster)
200
What does piano mean?
Soft
200
What does it mean to play a note staccato?
To play the note short, or separated
200
What does D.S. mean?
Go back to the sign
200
What does blend/balance mean?
Relationship of instrument's volume levels
300
What does moderato mean?
Medium tempo
300
What does mezzo forte mean?
Medium loud
300
What does it mean to play a note marcato?
Play the note short and accented
300
What does "fine" mean?
Finish or end
300
What does "poco" mean?
Little
400
What does rallentando mean?
Gradually slower
400
What does decrescendo mean?
Get gradually softer
400
What does it mean to play a note legato?
Play the note smooth and connected
400
How many beats are in this measure of music?
There are 6 beats
400
What does a sharp (#) do to a note?
Raises the note 1/2 step
500
What does allegro mean?
Fast tempo
500
What are dynamics?
Volume levels
500
What does it mean to slur a group of notes?
Play the notes smooth and connected without any articulation
500
What's the name of Mr. Reid's dog?
Zia
500
What is the order of sharps?
F C G D A E B