Musical Terms
This clef was the original clef used when music was first being written down.
"C" clef or Alto or Tenor Clef
Medium
Moderato
What are the dates for the Baroque Time Period
1600-1750
What group of 4 notes equal 1 beat?
Sixteenth notes
What symbol means very quiet?
pianissimo
What clef is used for lower pitched instruments
Bass Clef
Very slow
Largo
Romantic
What rest gets a half a silent beat?
eighth rest
What note gets 1 beat in 4/4 time?
Quarter note
What symbol is used to repeat a section of music?
Repeat sign
What are the dates for the Renaissance time period?
1500's
What symbol raises the pitch of a note by a half step?
Sharp #
What is a quarter rest?
gets 1 silent beat
What symbol means the end?
Double Bar Line
What term means as fast as you can go?
Prestissimo
What time period spans from 1750-1825
Classical
What does a tie do?
Extends the value of the note across the bar line
What does 2/4 time mean?
2 beats in a measure
quarter note gets the beat
What is the nick name for the Treble Clef?
G Clef
What is the term for a smoothly flowing progression of notes?
Legato
1900-present
What does D.C. al Fine mean?
Go back to the beginning, play until the fine.
What does 6/8 Time mean?
6 beats in a measure
eighth note gets a beat