Misc
Can you hear me?
Notes
Volume of Sound
100
Point on bow where weight is equally distributed on either side
What is the balance point?
100
Gradually get louder
What is crescendo?
100
Receives three beats of sound
What is a dotted half note?
100
Strong and full; play loudly
What is forte (f)?
200
This gets 4 beats of sound
What is a whole note?
200
Gradually get softer; also called a diminuendo
What is decrescendo?
200
Lowers a note by a half step and remains in effect for the entire measure
What is a flat?
200
Play very loudly
What is fortissimo?
300
What is a whole rest?
300
This happens when I play closer to the bridge
What is play louder?
300
Cancels a sharp or flat and remains in effect for the entire measure
What is a natural?
300
Play moderately loud
What is mezzo piano (mp)?
400
Short lines used to extend the range of the staff higher or lower
What are ledger lines?
400
This happens when I play with less weight in the bow
What is play softer?
400
Raises a note by a half step and remains in effect for the entire measure
What is a sharp?
400
Play moderately soft
What is mezzo piano (mp)?
500
What occurs in class when you need to practice something but not make any sound. Air bow or finger along with the music silently
What is silent practice or shadow bowing?
500
How loud or soft to play (volume)
What are dynamics?
500
Tells which notes are sharp, natural, or flat throughout a piece of music
What is the key signature?
500
Play softly
What is piano (p)?