Theory Part 4 Band Knowledge

Question 1

How do you write staccato and what does it mean?

Answer 1

Short detached notes written as a dot below the note.

Question 2

How do you write legato and what does it mean?

Answer 2

long, smooth sustained notes.

written written with a curved line under or over the notes

Question 3

How do you write vibrato and what does it mean?

Answer 3

To alter the pitch in a rhythmic way.

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Question 4

How do you write grace and what does it mean?

Answer 4

Two types
appoggiatura and acciaccatura
The acciaccatura is the most commonly used grace note. It has almost no musical value.

Question 5

How do you write trill and what does it mean?

Answer 5

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Alternate rapidly between the note written and usually the one above it

Question 6

How do you write accents and what does it mean?

Answer 6

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Play the note more forcefully

Question 7

How do you write fermata and what does it mean?

Answer 7

A Pause written as a semicircle with a dot through it.

Hold the note longer than usual.