Chapter 3- Dynamics & Musical Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Tempo
A
Speed of musical piece
If numbers are higher tempo is faster
2
Q
Dynamics
A
The degree of loudness and quietness of sound in music
3
Q
BPM
A
Beats per minute
4
Q
pp
A
Pianissimo
Very quite
5
Q
p
A
Piano
Quite
6
Q
mp
A
Mezzo piano
Moderately quite
7
Q
mf
A
Mezzo forte
Moderately loud
8
Q
f
A
Forte
Loud
9
Q
Fortissimo ff
A
Very loud
10
Q
Crescendo
A
Gradually louder
11
Q
Decrescendo
Diminuendo
A
Gradually quieter
12
Q
Accent
A
Stress the note
13
Q
One quarter beat =
A
16th beat