Notation Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Middle C on a piano keyboard?
A
C4
2
Q
Where is C4 on the Treble clef?
A
The first ledger line below the staff
3
Q
Where is C4 on the bass clef?
A
The first ledger line above the staff
4
Q
Where is C4 on the alto clef?
A
The middle (third) line in the staff
5
Q
Where is C4 on the Tenor clef?
A
The fourth line in the staff
6
Q
When describing meter, what do the terms duple, triple, etc. indicate?
A
The number of beats per measure
7
Q
When describing meter, what do the terms simple or compound indicate?
A
The number of notes per beat
8
Q
Grave
A
Extremely slow (40 or slower)
9
Q
Largo
A
Very slow (40-60)
10
Q
Adagio
A
Slow (60-80)
11
Q
Andante
A
Moderately, Walking tempo (80-100)
12
Q
Moderato
A
Moderately (100-120)
13
Q
Allegro
A
Cheerful, fast, lively (120-160)
14
Q
Presto
A
Very fast (160-200)
