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Fundamentals of Music Theory > 01-01-09 Dynamics and Articulations > Flashcards

01-01-09 Dynamics and Articulations Flashcards

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Dynamics

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Refers to the loudness and softness of sounds in music.

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Pianississimo (ppp)

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Very very soft

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Pianissimo (pp)

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Very soft

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Piano (p)

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Soft

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Mezzo-piano (mp)

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Medium soft

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Mezzo forte (mf)

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Medium loud

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Forte (f)

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Loud

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Fortissimo (ff)

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Very loud

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Fortississimo (fff)

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Very, very loud

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Fortepiano (fp)

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Forte followed suddenly by piano; also mfp, ffp. etc.

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Szforzando (sfz)

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A forceful sudden accent

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fz

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Forceful but not as sudden as sfz

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Articulation

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Specifies how notes should be performed in terms of duration or stress.

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Staccatissimo

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Extremely shortened duration

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Staccato

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Shortened duration

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Tenuto

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Has two functions; it can mean full duration or a slight stress or emphasis.

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Marcato

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Extremely stressed

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Slurs

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A curved line connecting different pitches together. It means to play the notes smoothly and connected (legato)

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Fermata

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Indicates that the music stops and holds the note until the conductor or soloist moves on.

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Breath marks

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Type of fermata that indicates a quick break, or for a wind instrument, a breath.

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Caesura

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Type of fermata that indicates a full stop and pause before the music continues. Also known as grand pause)

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Crescendo

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Increase in volume

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Decrescendo or diminuendo

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Decrease in volume

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Tempo

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The speed of the beat.

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Grave

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Largo

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Very slow and broad

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Lento

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Adagio

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Andante

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Walking pace, moderately slow

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Moderato

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Allegro

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Vivace

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Presto

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