Music definitons Flashcards by Darsh Wright | Brainscape

Q

What are dynamics?

A

Loud and soft, the relative volume of the sound

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What is forte? (f)

A

Loud, Strong

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What is piano? (p)

A

Quiet, soft

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What is fortissimo? (ff)

A

Very loud, very strong

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What is pianissimo? (pp)

A

Very quiet, very strong

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What is mezzo-forte? (mf)

A

Medium loud,

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What is mezzo-piano? (mp)

A

Medium soft

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What is sforzando? (sfz)

A

With sudden emphasis

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What is crescendo?

A

Gradually getting louder

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What is diminuendo/ decrescendo?

A

Gradually getting softer

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What is an interval?

A

The distance between two notes

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What is an interval measured in?

A

Usually measured in semitones

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Q

One way to remember order of sharps

A

Father
Charles
Goes
Down
And
Ends
Battle

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One way to remember order of flats

A

Battle
Ends
And
Down
Goes
Charles’
Father

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