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JH musical rhythms and terms Flashcards

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What does the term andante mean?

A

At a moderatley slow tempo

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What does this time signature “common time” mean?

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It is another way of writing 4/4 time

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What does the time signature “cut time” mean?

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It is another way of writing 2/2 time, or can be counted as a faster 4/4.

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4
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How many eighth note triplets are spread evenly across one beat?

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Three

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What does “mixed meter” mean?

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When the meter, or time signature, changes throughout the piece.

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How many beats per measure are in 6/8 time? What note gets one beat?

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Six, and the eighth note.

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How many flats are in the key signature for b-flat major?

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Two - E flat and B flat

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How many sharps are in the key signature for G major?

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One - F sharp

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How many flats are in the key signature for F major?

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One - B flat

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How many sharps are in the key signature for D major?

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Two - F sharp and C sharp.

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11
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How many keys are on a typical full sized piano keyboard?

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88

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12
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What note gets one beat in 2/4 time?

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Quarter note

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How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?

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4

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How many beats does a half note get in 6/8 time?

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4

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How many beats does a dotted quarter note get in 6/8 time?

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3

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16
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What does the term D.C. al Fine mean?

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Return to the beginning and end at the fine.

17
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What does the term Moderato mean?

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At a medium tempo

18
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What does the term Allegro mean?

A

At a fast tempo

19
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What major key has no sharps or flats?

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C major

20
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On the piano, are flats located a half step above or a half step below the note?

A

Below

21
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What is an enharmonic note?

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A note that is equivalent to another note. One note that can have more than one note name.

22
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How many beats does a dotted half note get in 3/4 time?

A

Three beats.

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