List A - Happy Birthday Flashcards
1
Q
3/4
A
Time signature
Simple triple time
3 crotchet beats per bar
2
Q
What key is this piece in?
A
F Major because of the B flat in the key signature
3
Q
Moderato
A
At a moderate speed/tempo
4
Q
f
A
Forte
Loud
5
Q
✓
A
breath mark
6
Q
(line and dot)
A
mezzo staccato
semi-detatched
7
Q
What does a dot do to a note?
A
Adds half the original value
(For Happy birthday: 1/2 beat note becomes 3/4 beats)
8
Q
Why does the first bar have on beat instead of 3?
A
Anacrusis bar (or pick-up)
Combine with the last bar of the piece to form a full bar of 3 beats
9
Q
A
Fermata (or pause)
Hold a little longer
