Music Notes and Terms Flashcards by Courtney Rowlett

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How many beats does a half note get?

A

Two

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How many beats does a quarter note get?

A

One

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How many beats does a whole note get?

A

Four

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How many beats does a eighth note get?

A

Half a beat

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What is mp abbreviated for?

A

Mezzo piano

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What is the definition of mezzo piano?

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Medium Soft

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What is p abbreviated for?

A

Piano

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What is the definition of piano?

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Soft

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What is pp abbreviated for?

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Pianissimo

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What is the definition of pianissimo?

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Very Soft

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What is mf abbreviated for?

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Mezzo Forte

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What is the definition of mezzo forte?

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Medium Loud

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What is f abbreviated for?

A

Forte

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What is the definition of forte?

A

Loud

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What is ff abbreviated for?

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Fortissimo

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What is the definition of fortissimo?

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Very Loud

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What does crescendo mean?

A

Gradually get softer

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What does decrescendo mean?

A

Gradually get louder

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What does diminuendo mean?

A

Gradually get slower

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What does staccato mean?

A

Short and detached

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What does legato mean?

A

Smooth and connected

Q

What is another name for a minor 2nd?

A

Half Step

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What is another name for major 2nd?

A

Whole Step

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What is the definition of a minor 2nd?

A

Shortest distance between two pitches

What is the definition of a major 2nd?

Made up of two half steps

What raises a pitch or note half a step?

A sharp

What lowers a pitch or note half a step?

A flat

What cancels a sharp or flat?

A natural