Slow and steady
To go a moderate tempo. ~100-118bpm
Moderato
Brisk, happy, joyful. ~120-144bpm
Allegro
Gradually get louder
Crescendo
What does a natural sign do?
Cancels out any accidentals
Which is quieter dynamic: piano or forte?
A moderate "going"/walking tempo. ~76-100bpm
Andante
Italian for "quick," Latin for "at hand" very very fast. ~170+ bpm
Presto
Gradually get faster
Accelerando
Which is lower: Gb or G#?
Gb
Which is louder: mezzo piano or mezzo forte?
Mezzo forte
Broad, abundant, quite slow. ~42-66bpm
Largo
Lively, very fast. ~150-172bpm
Vivace
Gradually get softer
Diminuendo
Which is lower: G or G#?
G
Put these dynamics in order from loudest to softest:
pp, mf, ff, p, f, mp
"At ease." Slow and stately. ~66-76bpm
Adagio
Which is faster: Allegro or Allegretto?
Allegro
Gradually getting slower (no dynamic change unless specified)
Ritardando
If there is an F# in the key signature, but a natural sign next to this particular F, what pitch do you play?
F natural
How do we define mezzo forte?
Comfortable, full sound, medium loud
Fairly brisk. Its suffix means "a little less". ~112-118bpm
Allegretto
Latin for "at hand," its suffix makes it "very" fast. ~200+bpm
Prestissimo
What is the difference between ritardando and rallentando?
Rallentando dies away a little, and ritardando stays the same volume (unless marked otherwise)
What are the first two sharps of the key signature always going to be?
F# and C#
What is the rule for playing any dynamic?
Always play with a good tone.