Music Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Accent
A
Play these notes stronger than the others
2
Q
Accidental
A
A symbol which changes the key signature for one measure
3
Q
Alla Breve
A
A tempo indication meaning cut time
4
Q
Allegretto
A
A little slower than allegro
5
Q
Allegro
A
Fast tempo
6
Q
Andante
A
Walking speed, a moderately slow tempo
7
Q
Andantino
A
A little slower than andante
8
Q
Arco
A
Playing with the bow
9
Q
Baroque Style
A
A way of playing music written around 1600-1750. Uses staccato bowing
10
Q
Cantabile
A
Play in a singing style
11
Q
Chromatic
A
Moving in half steps
12
Q
Classical Style
A
A way of playing music written around 1750-1825. Uses spiccato bowing
13
Q
Common time
A
Common time, same as 4/4
14
Q
Crescendo
A
Gradually get louder
15
Q
Cut time
A
Same as alla breve
