Midterm '16 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the top and bottom number represent in the time signature?
A
The top number is how many beats per measure
The bottom number is what kind of note equals a beat
2
Q
Mf
A
Mezzo forte
Moderately loud
3
Q
F
A
Forte
Loud
4
Q
FF
A
Fortissimo
Very loud
5
Q
P
A
Piano soft
6
Q
Mp
A
Mezzo piano
Moderately soft
7
Q
Dim.
A
Diminuendo
Gradually decrease in volume
8
Q
Pp
A
Pianissimo
Very quiet
9
Q
Sfz
A
Sforzando (or sforzato or forzando or forzato), indicates a forceful accent
10
Q
Cresc.
A
Crescendo
Gradually increase in volume
11
Q
Place the following tempos slowest to fastest
Allegro , andante , lento, adagio, moderato, presto
A
Lento, adagio, andante, moderato, allegro, presto
12
Q
Assai
A
Very
13
Q
Non troppo
A
In moderation
14
Q
Molto
A
Very
15
Q
Poco
A
Little
