Signs & Symbols Flashcards
When the “F-clef” is placed on the fourth line of the stave, it is called the “bass clef.”
In music, the “time signature” or “meter signature”, specifies how many beats are in each measure and which note value receives 1 beat.
When the “G-clef” is placed on the second line of the stave, it is called the “treble clef.”
This “key signature” is F major. It always has 1 flat: B-FLAT.
In music, the “tie” is a curved line that links two notes of the same pitch to show that their values are to be added together. The notes MUST be of the same PITCH.
A “clef” is a musical symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes. In piano music, only the “treble clef” and “bass clef” are used.
In music, a “slur” is a symbol that indicates that the notes it embraces are to be played legato.
In music, “flat” means “lower in pitch” and the flat symbol lowers a note by a half step .
In music, “sharp” means “higher in pitch” and the sharp symbol raises a note by a half step.
This “key signature” is C major. It has no FLATS or SHARPS.
“Tempo” is the Italian word for “time.” It indicates how fast or slow something is to be perfomed.
What is the tempo marking written here?
ALLEGRO is a fast tempo marking and means “bright.” The “tempo marking” is most often found at the beginning of a piece of music, above the time signature.
This example shows “note durations” or “note values.” It shows how long individual notes last and how notes can be divided into each other.
This note is to be played “staccato.” In Italian, staccato means “detached.” Staccato is an example of an “articulation.”
These notes are meant to be played “legato”. In Italian, legato means “linked.” These notes are meant to be played in a smooth and connected way. Legato is an example of an articulation.
What is the time signature in this example? How many beats are in one measure? Which note value receives the beat?
BPM or Beats Per Minute
BPM is an indicator of “tempo.” The number shown is a metronome setting of how many clicks per minute.
In music, a “natural” is an accidental which cancels previous accidentals and represents the unaltered pitch of a note.
What is the time signature in this example? How many beats are in one measure? Which note value receives the beat?
This “key signature” is G major. It always has 1 sharp:
F-SHARP
What is the tempo marking written here? Who is the composer? What is the time signature?
ANDANTE is a slow tempo marking that means “walking pace.” The composer of this piece is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The time signature is 3/8 (three beats per measure; eighth note gets the beat)
What is the time signature in this example? How many beats are in one measure? Which note value receives the beat?
A “C” can replace a 4/4 time signature and is called “common time.” This is exactly the same as 4/4.
In music, a “key signature” is a series of SHARP or FLAT symbols placed on the staff after the clef, designating notes which notes are to be played “sharped” or “flatted.”
