Music Appreciation Flashcards
What language are musical terms written in?
Italian
If a song is played at a fast tempo, it is _______. If it is played at a very fast tempo, it is ______.
allegro, vivace
What are the 6 dynamics terms from loudest to quietest?
fortissimo, forte, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo
What does “mezzo” mean?
medium
In common time, how many beats are there per measure?
four
What is the fruit term for an eighth note?
grapefruit
What is the fruit term for a quarter note?
peach
What is the fruit term for a sixteenth note?
watermelon
_________ is the pattern of sound and silence in music.
rhythm
What is the steady pulse of music called?
beat
What is tempo?
the speed of music
What are dynamics?
the volume of music
What is the speed of music?
tempo
What does rallentando mean?
to slow down
What does accelerando mean?
to speed up
