Theory Flashcards
Accent (>)
A specific note or phase that is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other notes
A specific note or phase that is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other notes
Accent (>)
Bar
A subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature
A subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature
Bar
BPM
Beats per minute. The number of beats that will occur in 60 seconds
Beats per minute. The number of beats that will occur in 60 seconds
BPM
Chord
Two or more notes played at the same time
Two or more notes played at the same time
Chord
Crescendo (cresc.)
Gradually increase the volume
Gradually increase the volume
Crescendo (cresc.)
Decreacendo (decresc.)
Gradually decrease the volume
Gradually decrease the volume
Decreacendo (decresc.)
Diminuendo (dim.)
A gradual decrease in loudness or the music direction
A gradual decrease in loudness or the music direction
Diminuendo (dim.)
Forte (f)
Strong or loud
Strong or loud
Forte (f)
Fortissimo (ff)
Very loud
Very loud
Fortissimo (ff)
Mezzo-forte (mf)
Medium loud
Medium loud
Mezzo-forte (mf)
Pianissimo (pp)
Very soft
Very soft
Pianissimo (pp)
Adagio
Signifies that a piece should be played at a slower tempo or speed
Signifies that a piece should be played at a slower tempo or speed
Adagio
Andante
Signifies that a piece should be played at a moderatley slow tempo or speed
Signifies that a piece should be played at a moderatley slow tempo or speed
Andante
Allegro
Signifies that a piece should be played at a upbeat and bright tempo or speed
Signifies that a piece should be played at a upbeat and bright tempo or speed
Allegro
