Unit 5 vocab

Question 1

F major Scale

Answer 1

A series of eight notes within the F major key, following a specific
pattern of whole and half steps.

Question 2

Eighth rest

Answer 2

A musical symbol indicating silence or a pause lasting for the duration of an eighth note.

Question 3

Accent

Answer 3

Emphasis placed on a particular note or musical phrase, often indicated by a > symbol above or below the note.

Question 4

Primary chords of F Major

Answer 4

F, B flat, C7. These are the three most commonly used chords in the key of F major, consisting of the F major chord (F), the B flat major chord (B flat), and the dominant seventh chord (C7).

Question 5

Key of F major

Answer 5

The musical key centered around the note F, characterized by the specific arrangement of whole and half steps that define the F major scale.

Question 6

Arpeggiated Chords

Answer 6

Chords in which the notes are played sequentially rather than
simultaneously, creating a broken chord effect.

Question 7

Mezzo piano

Answer 7

A dynamic marking indicating a moderately soft volume level, often abbreviated as “mp” in sheet music.

Question 8

Pianissimo

Answer 8

A dynamic marking indicating a very soft volume level, softer than mezzo piano, often abbreviated as “pp” in sheet music.