Chapter 1: Sound Flashcards
1
Q
Frequency
A
Rate of vibration of sound waves
2
Q
Tone
A
When a pitch consistently vibrates at the same speed
A-G
3
Q
Sharps
A
Moves up a half step
4
Q
Half step
A
Moves to next closest note
5
Q
Whole step
A
Moves 2 half steps
6
Q
Flats
A
Move down a half step
7
Q
Enharmonic Equivalents
A
When 2 notes have a different letter but sound the same
8
Q
Staff
A
Five lines and four spaces
9
Q
Treble Cleff
A
Known as G clef because clef sign wraps around G
10
Q
Bass Clef
A
Known as the F clef because symbol starts on F line
11
Q
Ledger Lines
A
To extend the staff up or down, add individual lines
12
Q
Interval
A
Distance between 2 tones
13
Q
Dynamics
A
Loudness or softness of sound
14
Q
Crescendo
A
Gradually gets louder
15
Q
Decrescendo
A
Gradually get softer
