Music Symbols Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'time signature' refer to?

Tells how many beats are in each measure (correct)

The end of a piece of music

Indicates the style of music

A note that gets 3 counts of sound

What is a measure in music?

Space between two barlines

What are eighth notes?

Two eighth notes connected with a beam, equal to one beat

What does an eighth rest indicate?

Gets one half count of silence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bar line?

Divides the staff into measures Signup and view all the answers

What is a bass clef used for?

Lower sounding pitches Signup and view all the answers

What does a double bar indicate?

Shows the end of a piece of music Signup and view all the answers

What is a decrescendo?

Gradually decreasing in volume Signup and view all the answers

What does a dotted half note get?

3 counts of sound Signup and view all the answers

What does an eighth note get?

One-half count of sound Signup and view all the answers

What does a fermata do?

Hold the note or rest longer than its time value Signup and view all the answers

What does forte mean?

Loud volume Signup and view all the answers

What does a half note get?

2 counts of sound Signup and view all the answers

What does a half rest represent?

Gets 2 counts of silence Signup and view all the answers

What does a flat do to a note?

Lowers the pitch by one-half step Signup and view all the answers

What does mezzo forte mean?

Medium loud volume Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a natural have on a note?

Cancels the effect of a flat or sharp Signup and view all the answers

What does piano mean in music?

Soft volume Signup and view all the answers

What does a quarter note get?

One count of sound Signup and view all the answers

What does a quarter rest indicate?

Gets one count of silence Signup and view all the answers

What does repeat mean in music?

Go back and play again Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a sharp have on a note?

Raises the pitch by one-half step Signup and view all the answers

What defines a staff in music?

The 5 lines and 4 spaces on which music is written Signup and view all the answers

What is a treble clef used for?

Higher sounding pitches Signup and view all the answers

What does a whole note get?

4 counts of sound Signup and view all the answers

What does a whole rest represent?

Gets 4 counts of silence Signup and view all the answers

What does diminuendo mean?

Gradually decreasing in volume Signup and view all the answers

What is a multiple measure rest?

More than one measure rest Signup and view all the answers

What does accent mean in music?

Play the note with more emphasis Signup and view all the answers

What does fortissimo indicate?

Very loud Signup and view all the answers

What is a key signature?

Flats or sharps placed between the clef sign and time signature Signup and view all the answers

What does legato mean?

Play smooth and connected Signup and view all the answers

What does mezzo piano signify?

Medium loud Signup and view all the answers

What does pianissimo mean?

Very soft Signup and view all the answers

What does staccato mean?

Play the notes short and detached Signup and view all the answers

What does ritardando mean?

Gradually slowing down Signup and view all the answers

What is a tie in music?

2 or more notes of the same pitch, connected with a curved line, add the time values together and play as one note Signup and view all the answers

What is a slur in music?

2 or more notes of different pitch, connected with a curve line, tongue the first note and smoothly connect the other notes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Music Symbols and Their Meanings

Time Signature: Indicates the number of beats per measure and the note value that receives one beat.
Measure: The section of music defined by the space between two bar lines.
Eighth Notes: Two notes connected by a beam, totaling one beat.
Eighth Rest: Represents half a count of silence.
Bar Line: Vertical line that divides the staff into measures.
Bass Clef: Also known as the F clef; used for lower sounding pitches.
Double Bar: Signifies the conclusion of a musical piece.
Decrescendo: Gradual decrease in volume, often notated as "decresc."
Dotted Half Note: Worth three counts of sound.
Eighth Note: One-half count of sound.
Fermata: Indicates to hold a note or rest longer than its usual duration.
Forte: Symbolizes loud volume.
Half Note: Accounts for two counts of sound.
Half Rest: Represents two counts of silence.
Flat: Lowers the pitch of a note by one-half step.
Mezzo Forte: Denotes medium loud volume.
Natural: Cancels out any preceding flat or sharp.
Piano: Represents soft volume.
Quarter Note: Worth one count of sound.
Quarter Rest: Represents one count of silence.
Repeat: Directs to go back and play the previous section again.
Sharp: Raises the pitch of a note by one-half step.
Staff: Comprises five lines and four spaces used for writing music.
Treble Clef: Known as the G clef; used for higher sounding pitches.
Whole Note: Accounts for four counts of sound.
Whole Rest: Represents four counts of silence.
Diminuendo: Gradual decrease in volume.
Multiple Measure Rest: Indicates rest over several measures.
Accent: Emphasizes the note during play.
Fortissimo: Indicates very loud dynamics.
Key Signature: Displays flats or sharps placed between the clef and time signature.
Legato: Suggests notes should be played smoothly and connected.
Mezzo Piano: Indicates medium loudness.
Pianissimo: Represents very soft dynamics.
Staccato: Notes should be played short and detached.
Ritardando: Gradual slowing of tempo.
Tie: Connects two or more notes of the same pitch, combining their durations into one.
Slur: Connects two or more notes of different pitches, played smoothly after tonguing the first note.

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