Theory Flashcards

1
Q

Accent (>)

A

A specific note or phase that is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other notes

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2
Q

A specific note or phase that is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other notes

A

Accent (>)

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3
Q

Bar

A

A subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature

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4
Q

A subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature

A

Bar

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5
Q

BPM

A

Beats per minute. The number of beats that will occur in 60 seconds

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6
Q

Beats per minute. The number of beats that will occur in 60 seconds

A

BPM

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7
Q

Chord

A

Two or more notes played at the same time

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8
Q

Two or more notes played at the same time

A

Chord

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9
Q

Crescendo (cresc.)

A

Gradually increase the volume

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10
Q

Gradually increase the volume

A

Crescendo (cresc.)

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11
Q

Decreacendo (decresc.)

A

Gradually decrease the volume

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12
Q

Gradually decrease the volume

A

Decreacendo (decresc.)

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13
Q

Diminuendo (dim.)

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A gradual decrease in loudness or the music direction

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14
Q

A gradual decrease in loudness or the music direction

A

Diminuendo (dim.)

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15
Q

Forte (f)

A

Strong or loud

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16
Q

Strong or loud

A

Forte (f)

17
Q

Fortissimo (ff)

A

Very loud

18
Q

Very loud

A

Fortissimo (ff)

19
Q

Mezzo-forte (mf)

A

Medium loud

20
Q

Medium loud

A

Mezzo-forte (mf)

21
Q

Pianissimo (pp)

A

Very soft

22
Q

Very soft

A

Pianissimo (pp)