Music Stave Symbols/Words Flashcards
1
Q
Definition Ped.
A
Instructs the player to use/press the pedal to sustain a note or chord
2
Q
Poco
A
A little
3
Q
Poco rubato
A
A little flexible not rigid
4
Q
Pause mark
A
Remain longer on a note
5
Q
PPP
A
Extremely soft
6
Q
Stretto
A
Chords quickly played one after another
7
Q
Con forza
A
With force/dramatic
8
Q
Accent
A
Play strongly
9
Q
Triplet
A
A cluster/group of three notes
10
Q
Chromaticism
A
Notes a semi tone apart
11
Q
Simile
A
Continue in the same style
12
Q
Sfp
A
With emphasis then back to piano
13
Q
Mordent
A
Alternating with the note above or below
14
Q
Dolce
A
Played sweetly
15
Q
A tempo
A
Resume to original tempo
