Unit 3

Question 1

Sharp

Answer 1

Symbol = #, raises a pitch/ note by 1 key to RIGHT

Question 2

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

Answer 2

G - GBD, (G symbol)
D7 - F#CD, (D7 symbol)
C- GCE, (C symbol)

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 (1 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

< Gradually gets louder

Question 7

< Gradually gets louder

Answer 7

dim. Gradually die away

Question 8

Decrescendo

Answer 8

> Gradually gets softer

Question 9

Fermata

Answer 9

Hold the note longer than its written value

Question 10

Eighth notes

Answer 10

Rhythm worth ½ of 1 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 followed by a dot- rhythm worth ½ beats (usually followed by a single eighth note)

Question 13

Charles Hanon

Answer 13

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