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What is the musical term for the speed of a piece?
What is the musical term for the speed of a piece?
- Tempo (correct)
- Melody
- Rhythm
- Dynamics
Which note has a duration of four beats in 4/4 time?
Which note has a duration of four beats in 4/4 time?
- Eighth Note
- Whole Note (correct)
- Half Note
- Quarter Note
A 'sharp' is a symbol used to lower a note by a half step.
A 'sharp' is a symbol used to lower a note by a half step.
False (B)
What is the name of the scale that consists of five notes?
What is the name of the scale that consists of five notes?
The distance between two notes is called an ______.
The distance between two notes is called an ______.
Match the musical terms with their definitions:
Match the musical terms with their definitions:
A 'rest' in music notation indicates a note played a half step higher.
A 'rest' in music notation indicates a note played a half step higher.
The pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale is ______.
The pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale is ______.
What is the term for a group of three or more notes played together?
What is the term for a group of three or more notes played together?
What solid metal instrument is known as a woodwind?
What solid metal instrument is known as a woodwind?
Flashcards
Tempo
Tempo
The speed at which a piece of music is played.
Whole Note
Whole Note
A note that lasts for four beats in 4/4 time.
Sharp
Sharp
The symbol that raises a note by a half step.
Pentatonic Scale
Pentatonic Scale
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Interval
Interval
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Rest
Rest
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Major Scale Pattern
Major Scale Pattern
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Chord
Chord
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Flute
Flute
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Forte
Forte
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Study Notes
Musical Terms and Concepts
- Tempo: The speed of a musical piece.
- Dynamics: The loudness or softness of a piece.
- Rhythm: The pattern of sound and silence in a piece.
- Melody: A sequence of single notes that form a musical phrase.
Note Values
- Quarter Note: A note lasting for one beat in 4/4 time.
- Half Note: A note lasting for two beats in 4/4 time.
- Whole Note: A note lasting for four beats in 4/4 time.
Accidentals
- Sharp: Raises a note by a half step.
- Natural: Resets a note to its original pitch.
- Flat: Lowers a note by a half step.
- Double Sharp: Raises a note by a whole step.
Scales
- Major Scale: A scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps.
- Minor Scale: A scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps.
- Pentatonic Scale: A scale consisting of five notes.
- Chromatic Scale: A scale consisting of all twelve notes.
Intervals
- Interval: The distance between two notes.
Chords and Harmony
- Chord: A group of three or more notes played together.
- Harmony: The combination of different musical parts.
- Melody: A sequence of notes forming a coherent musical idea.
Musical Notation
- Rest: A pause in sound.
Note Pattern
- Major Scale Pattern: W-W-H-W-W-W-H (where W = Whole step, H = Half step)
Instruments
- Flute: A woodwind instrument.
Dynamics
- Forte (f): Loud
- Piano (p): Soft
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