Definitions
What are Dynamics?
The volume of the music
How many beats does a quarter note get?
One beat.
What is the definition for tempo?
Speed of the music.
What is definition of Piano? (P)
Soft
What is the definition for Beat?
The pulse of the music.
What is an artist?
A person who performs music.
How many beats of rest does a half rest get?
2 beats of rest?
What is the definition for Largo?
Slow
What is the definition for Forte (F)?
What is Texture?
Layers in Music. Can be thick of thin.
How many beats do you hold a whole note?
4 beats.
What is the definition for presto?
What is the term for this dynamic marking (PP) and what does it mean?
Pianissimo and very soft/quiet.
What is a composer?
A person who creates/writes music.
What is Timbre?
Tone quality or color in music (brassy, bright, warm, etc.)
How many beats does a PAIR of eighth notes get?
1 beat.
What is the definition for Andante?
Walking Pace
What is the definition of this dynamic (MF) and what does it mean?
Mezzo Forte. Medium Loud.
What is Melody?
A series of notes that when played, are pleasing to the ear.
What is a Key signature?
How many beats of rest does a whole note get in 4/4 time?
4 beats of rest.
What is the definition for Allegro?
Marching pace.
What is the definition for this dynamic marking (FF) and what does it mean?
Fortissimo. Very Loud.
What is Harmony?
Two or more notes played simultaneously.