Music Notation
What is a clef?
a symbol at the beginning of a musical staff that indicates the pitch of the notes
What note is located on the second line of the treble clef or bass clef?
Treble: G
Bass: B
Sharp
Raise pitch by 1/2 step
In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats does a quarter note receive?
1 Beat
What does the dynamic marking p mean?
Soft (piano)
How many beats does a quarter rest get in 4/4?
1 Beat
In the bass clef or treble clef, what note is located on the top line of the staff?
Treble: F
Bass: A
Flat
What is the value of a half note in a 4/4 time signature?
2 Beats
What does the dynamic marking f mean?
Loud (forte)
How many beats does an 8th rest get in 4/4?
1/2 Beat
What is the note located on the second space of the treble clef or bass clef?
Treble: A
Bass: C
Natural
A note is played as is, not sharp or flat
How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?
4 Beats
What does mf stand for in dynamics?
Moderately Loud (Mezzo forte)
What are the letters in the musical alphabet?
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
In the bass clef or treble clef, what note is located on the first space?
Treble: F
Bass: A
What is this mark ,
Breath mark
What is the term for a note that lasts for 1/8th of a whole note?
What does the marking crescendo mean?
Gradually getting louder
What is a tie?
Ties two or more of the same notes together
What is the note located on the third line of the treble clef or bass clef?
Treble: B
Bass: D
Fermata
Hold a note longer than normal or until cut off by conductor
What is the time signature for a march or many patriotic songs?
2/4
What does decrescendo or diminuendo mean?
Gradually getting quieter