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What does a treble clef indicate?
Indicates the notes on the staff are generally higher in pitch.
What does a bass clef indicate?
Indicates the notes on the staff are generally lower in pitch.
How many beats does a quarter note receive in 4/4 time?
1 beat.
How many beats does a half note receive in 4/4 time?
2 beats.
How many beats does a whole note receive in 4/4 time?
4 beats.
What does p (piano) mean?
Soft.
What does f (forte) mean?
Loud.
What does staccato mean?
Short and detached.
What does legato mean?
Smooth and connected.
What does a crescendo indicate?
Gradually get louder.
What does a diminuendo indicate?
Gradually get softer.
What does a time signature of 4/4 mean?
4 beats per measure, quarter note gets one beat.
What is the function of the tonic?
The tonal center.
What is the function of the dominant?
Creates tension that resolves to the tonic.
What is simple meter?
Beats divided into two.
What is compound meter?
Beats divided into three.
What does a sharp (♯) do?
Raises a pitch by a half step.
What does a flat (♭) do?
Lowers a pitch by a half step.
What does a natural (♮) do?
Cancels a sharp or flat.
How many beats is a quarter note?
1 beat (in 4/4 time).
How many beats is an eighth note?
1/2 beat.
How many beats is a half note?
2 beats.
How many beats is a whole note?
4 beats.
What does 'p' (piano) mean?
Soft.
What does 'f' (forte) mean?
Loud.
What does staccato mean?
Short and detached.
What does legato mean?
Smooth and connected.