Tri 2 Vocab Flashcards
Dotted Half Note
3 beats of sound
Tempo
the speed of the music
Ledger Lines
Extend the music staff higher or lower
Common Time
Same as 4/4
Half Step
the smallest distance between two notes
Andante
Slower, walking tempo
forte
strong/loud
Key Signature
tells us what notes to play with sharps and flats throughout the piece
Allegro
fast tempo
Natural (♮)
a sign that cancels a flat or sharp and remains in effect for the entire measure
Whole Note
4 beats of sound
Slur
a curved line that connects two or more different pitches
Dynamics
Tells us what volume to play
Moderato
medium tempo
Tie
a curved line that connects notes of the same pitch
Arpeggio
a chord whose pitches are played one at a time
Upbeat (or pickup note/notes)
A note (or notes) that appears before the first full measure
Whole Step
two half steps combined
piano
soft/quiet
Whole Rest
an entire measure of silence
