General Knowledge Flashcards
What does cut common mean?
Cut common means two minimums per a bar, where usually in common time would be four.
What does a tenuto mark imply?
A long but separate note
What key is the bee in?
B minor, D major, B minor
What does Allegro mean?
Lively
What does piano mean?
Soft
What does fortetissimo mean?
Very loud
What does forte mean?
Loud
What does mezzo forte mean?
Moderately loud
What sharps are in the bee?
C and F sharps
What is a crescendo?
Either getting louder or softer, depending on symbol
Who wrote the bee?
Stephen Chin
What is staccato?
Short and sharp note.
What does the comma mean?
Retake
What does an accent do?
Bring out more sound in the note, more accented then other notes, stands out.
What does arpeggio mean?
The notes of a chord played in rapid succession.
What is Ritornello?
The musical theme of the piece that repeats itself through different sections
Who wrote Allegro?
Antonio Vilvaldi
Who is Antonio Vilvaldi?
An Italian baroque composer. He composed many pieces for violin and variety of instruments as well as choral works for more than 50 operas and created music for orphanages. He is most famous for his work on the 4 seasons.
What key is allegro in?
D major
What does 4 by 4 mean?
4 crochets per bar
What does downwards arrow ontop of notes mean?
Up bow
What bar does soloist one come in in allegro?
Bar 14
What bar does solo two come in in allegro?
Bar 28
What is a menuet?
A Dance
