UNIT 3 VOCABULARY Flashcards
What is a sharp
, raises a pitch/note by one key to the right
What are the Primary chords of G major: G, D7, C & chord symbols
: G-GBD,(G symbol), D7-F#CD,(D7 symbol), C-GCE,(C symbol)
What are block cards
Chords where each note is played simultaneously (at the same time)
What are broken chords
Chords where each note is played Individually (one at a time)
What is a damper pedal
Pedal on the right, allows notes to echo when keys are hit
What does crescendo mean
“<” gradually get louder
What does diminuendo mean
dim. Gradually die away
What does decrescendo mean
“>” Gradually get softer
What is a fermata
A symbol that means hold the note for longer than it’s written value
What are eighth notes
Rhythm worth ½ of one beat
Define D. C. al Fine:
“Da capo al fine”, “From the head, to the end”:, Go back to the beginning and play until “fine” symbol
What are dotted quarter notes
Quarter note followed by a dot- rhythm worth 1 ½ beats (usually followed by a single eighth note)
Who is Charles Hanon
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)
