Music Terminology Flashcards
What happens when you run out of room on the staff?
You can use ledger lines.
What is a note that is 1 and a half beat called?
A dotted crotchet.
What are the dots in dotted crotchets called?
Augmentation dot
What do tenuto ties do?
Merge multiple notes of the same pitch.
What note that is 3 beats called?
A dotted minim.
What is a note that is 4 beats called?
A Semibreve.
What is a note that is 2 beats called?
A minim.
What is a note that is 1 beats called?
A crotchet.
What is a note that is half a beat called?
A quaver.
What is a note that is quarter of a beat called?
A semiquaver.
What quality do major melodies usually have, and give an example?
They sound upbeat and happy; “Happy Birthday” is an example.
How do minor melodies typically sound, especially in movies?
They often sound sad or ominous in emotional scenes.
What does “tempo” refer to in music, and how is it measured?
Tempo is the speed of music, measured in beats per minute.
What are dynamics in music?
Dynamics refer to how loud or soft the music is.
What does “f” stand for in musical dynamics?
“f” stands for forte, meaning to play loudly.
