Quiz 2; Ch 4-5 Flashcards
1
Q
Pick up note
A
An incomplete measure that starts the piece.
2
Q
Diatonic half step
A
Two consecutive letters. Whole steps are diatonic.
3
Q
Chromatic half step
A
The same letter pitch with a different accidental.
4
Q
Double sharp (x)
A
Two half steps/ 1 whole step UP.
5
Q
Natural pitch
A
A note that isn’t sharp or flat.
6
Q
Double flat (bb)
A
Two half steps or one whole step DOWN.
7
Q
Time signature
A
The amount of beats per measure. (4/4 , 3/4 , 2/4 , 1/4)
8
Q
Half step
A
The shortest distance between two notes.
9
Q
Whole step
A
The distance between notes equal to two half steps.
10
Q
Precautionary accidental
A
An accidental surrounded by parenthesis to remind the player of an accidental.
