Dynamics
What does P stand for?
Piano
What is the lowest female voice?
Alto
What does a flat do?
Lowers the pitch by a 1/2 step
How does a Major or Minor key affect the music
It changes the mood of the piece
What does MP mean to do?
To play/sing medium soft
What is the lowest Male voice?
Bass
What does a sharp do?
Raises a the pitch by a half step.
What does a double bar line mean?
The end of a passage or music
What does MF mean you should do?
Play/Sing music medium loud
What is the highest Male voice?
Tenor
What does a Natural Sign do?
What does a time signature do?
Tells you how many beats per measure
What does FF mean you should do?
Play music very loud.
What is the highest female voice?
Soprano
What does an accidental do?
Adds sharps or flats to the music where there were originally none shown in the key signature.
What does Allegro mean?
Marching pace
What does a decrescendo do?
Go from loud to soft GRADUALLY
What does the expression Dolce tell you to do?
To play sweetly
What is a Repeat sign do?
Indicates you to repeat a measure or phrase
What is the tempo term for slow?
Largo