Unit 3

Question 1

Sharp

Answer 1

Symbol =# Raises a pitch / notes by one key to the right

Question 2

Primary chords of G major: G, D7, C & chord symbols

Answer 2

G = GBD “G”
D7 = F#CD “D7”
C – GCE “C”

Question 3

Block chords

Answer 3

Chords where each note is played simultaneously (at the same time)

Question 4

Broken chords

Answer 4

Chords where each note is played individually (One at a time)

Question 5

Damper pedal

Answer 5

Pedal on the right, allows notes to echo when keys are hit

Question 6

Crescendo

Answer 6

The symbol that looks like a lesser than sign which means to make it get louder

Question 7

Diminuendo

Answer 7

Din. Gradually dies away

Question 8

Decrescendo

Answer 8

Gradually gets softer

Question 9

Fermata

Answer 9

Hold the note for longer than its written value

Question 10

Eighth notes

Answer 10

Rhythm worth % of one beat

Question 11

D. C. al Fine

Answer 11

Da capo al fine From the head to the end ; Go back to the beginning and play until the fine symbol

Question 12

Dotted Quarter Notes

Answer 12

Quarter note followed by a dot it is a rhythm that is worth one and a half beat usually followed by a eighth note

Question 13

Charles Hanon

Answer 13

Famous concert pianist and piano teacher, invented a series of exercises (etudes) designed to strengthen the finger , specifically the pinky (weakest finger on both hands)