Band Final Flashcards
Order the dynamics from softest to loudest
Pianissimo, Piano, Mezzo Piano, Mezzo Forte, Forte, Fortissimo
Describe an Accent
To emphasize a note with stronger tongue
Describe a Staccato
Separate notes
Describe a Slur
Connecting notes at different pitches without separation
Describe Marcato
weight in tone
Describe Tenuto
To play the full length
What is the bpm for a March Tempo?
120
What is BPM stand for?
Beats per Minute
What is the tool to keep a steady beat?
metronome
Define a Sharp
raises a pitch
Define a Natural
Removes flats or sharps
Define a Flat
Lowers a pitch
What is enharmonic mean
one note represents another note
how many beats is a whole note?
4 beats
how many beats is a half note?
2 beats
how many beats is a quarter note?
1 beat
how many beats is an eighth note?
Half beat
What is the difference between a note and a rest?
you play a note and the rest is where you don’t play
What does STARS stand for?
S - Signature
T - Time Signature
A - Accidentals
R - Rhythm
S - Signs