Dynamic and Tempo Markings Flashcards
1
Q
big idea
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- how to read dynamics and the tempo
2
Q
how to read dynamics
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- dynamics give you the indication of how loud or soft you should play or sing
- Italian is the common language in music
- pianissimo (PP)
- piano (P)
- mezzopiano (MP)
- mezzoforte
forte (F)
3
Q
tempo
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- the speed at which you play or sing the piece
- tempi is plural of temp
- slow: grave, largo, laghetto, and adagio
- faster: allegro, vivace, presto and prestissimo
- speed up: accelerando
- slow down: ritardando
4
Q
writing tempo
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- a metronome is a device that gives you a reference for the tempo
- metronome marking: this gives you the beats per minute (mm-120 would be 120 beats per min)
5
Q
which language became standard for musical markings?
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- italian
6
Q
the term mezzo translates tot eh english word meaning medium or moderate?
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- moderate
7
Q
a metronome is useful when practicing:
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- sight reading
- rhythmic dictation
- music for performance
8
Q
the term ritardando signals performers to gradually slow down
A
- true
