Grade 1 - The Addams Family Flashcards
Tell me about the composer
Vic Mizzy was an American film and TV composer. He lived from 1916 to 2009
What is the title about?
The Addams Family was a TV series in the 1960’s, about an eccentric family living in a large gothic house. It was later made into an animated series, as well as several movies.
What does the time signature mean?
It means four crotchet beats in a bar (simple quadruple time)
What does the numbers of the time signature mean?
The top number of the time signature shows that there are four beats in a bar. The bottom number shows that the value of each beat is a crotchet or a quarter note
What does a triplet indicate?
A triplet indicates three notes that are to be played in the time of two
What does 116 mean?
116 means the suggested tempo is 116 crotchet beats per minute
What is the Key Signature of this piece?
The key signature is G major. It contains one sharp (F#)
What does moderato mean?
It means at a moderate speed
What is a natural sign?
A natural sign cancels a sharp or flat
What does mezzo forte mean?
it means moderately loud
What is another name for a treble clef?
G clef
What is another name for a bass clef?
F clef
