Music Terms Flashcards

1
Q

crescendo (cresc.)

A

gradually increase volume

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2
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legato

A

smooth

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3
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mezzo piano

A

medium soft

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4
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rallentando (rall.)

A

becoming slower

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5
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accelerando (accel.)

A

becoming faster

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6
Q

dynamics

A

volume of the music

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7
Q

slur

A

curved line connecting notes of different pitch

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8
Q

decrescendo

A

gradually decrease volume

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9
Q

mezzo forte

A

medium loud

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10
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fermata

A

hold the note longer or until the director cuts you off

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11
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tie

A

curved line connecting notes of the same pitch

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12
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time signature

A

indicates how many beats per measure and what kind of notes gets one beat

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