Exam Flashcards
What is allegro
A brisk tempo
What is moderato
A walking tempo
What is andante
A moderately slow tempo
What is largo
A slow tempo and dignified in style
What is presto
In a quick tempo
What is forte
A loud dynamic
What is piano
A soft dynamic
What is fortissimo
A very loud dynamic
What is pianissimo
Very soft dynamic
What is mezze forte
Medium loud dynamic
What is mezzo piano
Medium soft dynamic
What is staccato
Short and separated notes
What is marcato
Accented and separated
What is legato
In a smooth flowing manner without breaks between notes
What is decresendo
Gradually getting softer
What is crescendo
Gradually getting louder
What is intonation
Accuracy of pitch in playing or singing
What is fermata
A pause of unspecified length on a note or rest
What is key signature
Any of several combinations of sharps or flats after the clef at the beginning of each stave indicating the key of a composition
What is ritardando
Gradually slow down tempo
