MUSIC WORDS AND SYMBOLS Flashcards
Ostinato/Ostinati
A pattern of notes and or chords that repeats over and over in a piece
Pianissimo (pp) Dynamic
Very soft
Mezzo piano (mp) Dynamic
Medium soft
Mezzo forte (mf) Dynamic
Meduimm loud
Forte (f) Dynamic
Loud
Piano (p) Dynamic
Soft
Crescendo (Cresc. Or <)
Dynamic
Getting gradually louder
Diminuendo/ dim or >
Dynamic
Getting gradually softer
> accent
Articulation
Play with an accent
Legato
Articulation
Play smoothly
Slur
Articulation
Play marked line smoothly (looks like a smooth curved line above notes)
Staccato
Articulation
Play short detached or crisp ( dot on top or bottom of notes)
Andante
Tempo
At a walking pace
Allegro
Tempo
Fast
Moderato
Tempo
Moderate space
Rittardando (rit.)
Tempo
Getting slower
Repeat marks (:)
Tempo
Repeat the section or repeat piece from the beginning
Tempo Marks
Usually above music at the beginning of a piece
Articulation marks
Usually put close to note heads
Dynamics Marks
Usually abbreviated
