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