Tri 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Dotted Half Note
A
3 beats of sound
2
Q
Tempo
A
the speed of the music
3
Q
Ledger Lines
A
Extend the music staff higher or lower
4
Q
Common Time
A
Same as 4/4
5
Q
Half Step
A
the smallest distance between two notes
6
Q
Andante
A
Slower, walking tempo
7
Q
forte
A
strong/loud
8
Q
Key Signature
A
tells us what notes to play with sharps and flats throughout the piece
9
Q
Allegro
A
fast tempo
10
Q
Natural (♮)
A
a sign that cancels a flat or sharp and remains in effect for the entire measure
11
Q
Whole Note
A
4 beats of sound
12
Q
Slur
A
a curved line that connects two or more different pitches
13
Q
Dynamics
A
Tells us what volume to play
14
Q
Moderato
A
medium tempo
15
Q
Tie
A
a curved line that connects notes of the same pitch
