Final Flashcards
1
Q
Accelerando
A
To quicken the tempo gradually
2
Q
A Tempo
A
To return to the tempo or speed
3
Q
Beat
A
Marks the passing of musical time
4
Q
Common time
A
4/4 time
5
Q
Conductor
A
Someone who directs a choir
6
Q
De capo, D.C.
A
To repeat the piece of music from the beginning
7
Q
Double bar
A
Marks the end of a section of music
8
Q
Downbeat
A
The first beat of a measure
9
Q
Dynamics
A
Mark how loudly or softly a piece should be performed
10
Q
Fermata
A
A hold
11
Q
Fine
A
The end
12
Q
Ictus
A
The point in a conducting pattern where the beat occurs
13
Q
Legato
A
Play or sing smoothly
14
Q
Marcato
A
A short line above or below a note indicating that it should be played with emphasis
15
Q
Molto
A
Means “very”
