Signs And Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
Time signature
A
Indicates how many beats are in a bar
Written att the beginning of the staff after clef and key signatures
2
Q
Staff
A
5 horizontal lines with spaces between
Also called stave
3
Q
Clef
A
Symbole at start of staff/stave
Indicates pitch of notes
4
Q
Metronome mark
A
Indicates tempo
Device which ticks at a particular rate
5
Q
Tempo
A
Speed
6
Q
Adagio
A
Slow tempo
7
Q
Andante/moderato
A
Moderate tempo
8
Q
Allegro
A
Quick tempo
9
Q
Key signatures
A
Tells you which notes should be played as flats or sharps
Placed after clef before time signatuer
10
Q
Sharps
A
Semitone higher in pitch
11
Q
Flats
A
Semitone lower in pitch
12
Q
Keys
A
C major
F major
G major
A major
Accidental
13
Q
Accidentals
A
One off sharp or flat
14
Q
Repeat signs
A
Repeat was just played
15
Q
pause
A
Hold noet
Drawn above staff/stave
