Unit 4 Terms Flashcards

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1
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What is the printed notation of music called?

A

Score

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2
Q

What is a flat?

A

Accidental that lowers pitch by a half step

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3
Q

What is a sharp?

A

Accidental that raises pitch by a half step

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4
Q

What is the gradual INCREASE in tempo?

A

Accelerando

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5
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What is the gradual DECREASE in tempo?

A

Ritardando

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6
Q

What is the Italian word for “middle” that generally refers to dynamics?

A

Mezzo

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7
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What is the dance in triple time with emphasis on beat 1?

A

Waltz

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8
Q

What is the effect on an instrument/voice that’s created by vibrating the air?

A

Vibrato

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9
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What symbol indicates a pause for an unspecified amount of time on a note/rest?

A

Fermata

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10
Q

What is the symbol that creates a note outside of a key?

A

Accidental

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11
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What symbol removes a flat/sharp from a note?

A

Natural

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12
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What do we call a progression of chords?

A

Harmony

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13
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What is the sound of two or more notes at the same time called?

A

Chord

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