Preparatory Rudiments: Signs Flashcards
1
Q
accent (>)
A
a stressed note
2
Q
bar line
A
a vertical line separating measures
3
Q
dal segno, D.S. (fancy S with the line and two dots)
A
from the sign
4
Q
double bar line
A
indicates the end of a piece
5
Q
fermata
A
pause; hold the note or rest longer than its written value
6
Q
measure/bar
A
a unit of musical time
7
Q
repeat sign
A
repeat the music within the double bar lines
8
Q
slur
A
play the notes legato
9
Q
tie
A
hold for the combined value of the tied notes
10
Q
fancy “Ped”
A
pedal marking
11
Q
horizontal [ bracket
A
pedal marking
