The Elements Of Music Flashcards by Via B

Q

What does TEMPO mean?

A

The speed of the beat (Fast or Slow)

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Presto:

A

Very Fast

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Allegro:

A

Fast

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Moderato:

A

Medium

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Andante:

A

Walking Pace

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Adagio:

A

Slow

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Largo:

A

Very Slow

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Accelerando:

A

Gradually getting faster

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Ritardando:

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Gradually getting slower

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What does DYNAMICS mean?

A

The volume of the music (loud or soft)

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Fortissimo:

A

Very Loud

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Forte:

A

Loud

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Mezzo Forte:

A

Medium Loud

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Mezzo Piano:

A

Medium Soft

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Piano

A

Soft

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Pianissimo:

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Very Soft

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Crescendo:

A

Gradually getting louder

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Decrescendo:

A

Gradually getting softer

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Articulation:

A

Symbols that show how the notes are played or sung.

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Stacatto:

A

Short, separated, and detached notes.

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Legato:

A

Smooth, connected notes.

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Accented:

A

Heavy, emphasized notes.

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Meter:

A

The way the beat is grouped indicated by the time signature.

Q

The top number in meter:

A

The number of beats per measure.

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The bottom number in meter:

A

The type of note that gets one beat.