Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Crescendo
A
< (underneath bar)
Gradual increase in dynamic.
2
Q
Slur
A
\___/ (floor bracket connecting 2 notes)
Play all notes connected without articulation.
3
Q
Diminuendo (decrescendo)
A
> (underneath bar)
Gradual reduction in dynamics.
4
Q
Tie
A
5
Q
Staccato
A
. (on top of note)
Shorter, abbreviated note.
6
Q
Accent
A
> (On top of a note)
Note should be played at increased dynamic.
7
Q
Pause
A
8
Q
Metronome Indications
A
9
Q
Repeat Marks
A
:
Repeat a section either from the start or from the symbol.
10
Q
Common time
A
C or 4/4
11
Q
Strong accent
A
12
Q
Semi-staccato
A
13
Q
Staccatissimo
A
14
Q
Tenuto
A
_ or - (above or below note)
Sustain note for its full length.
15
Q
8va (va = superscript)
A
16
Q
Alla breve
A
17
Q
Multiple-bar rests
A
18
Q
Volta brackets
A
________ _______
|no. (above bar)
Indicates alternate ending after a repeat.
