Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
What is the symbol of a Sharp?
Symbol=#,
What does a Sharp do?
raises a pitch/note by one key to RIGHT
What are the primary chords of G major?
G, D7, C
What are the notes for G Symbol?
GBD
What are the notes for D7 Symbol?
F#CD
What are the notes for C Symbol?
GCE
What are Block Chords?
Chords where each note is played simultaneously (at the same time)
What is a Broken Chord?
Chords where each note is played individually (one at a time)
Which Pedal allows notes to echo when keys are hit?
Pedal on the right
What does Crescendo direct you to do?
Gradually get louder (<)
What does Diminuendo direct you to do?
dim. Gradually die away
What does Decrescendo direct you to do?
Gradually get softer (>)
What does a Fermata do?
Holds the note for longer than its written value
How many beats are in an Eight Note?
Rhythm worth ½ of note beat-
What does a D. C. al Fine direct you to do?
Go back to the beginning and play until the “fine” symbol
What does “Da capo al fine” mean?
”From the head, to the end”
How many beats are in Dotted Quarter Notes?
rhythm worth 1 ½ beats (usually followed by a single eight note)
Who is Charles Hanon?
Famous concert pianist and piano teacher, invented a series of exercises (etudes) designed to strengthen the fingers.
