Notation and Jargon

1. Notation & Musical Jargon

3. Which refers to the loudness of a sound? Frequency Duration Amplitude

4. What term is used to refer to loudness in music? Pitch Rhythm Dynamics

5. dynamics

6. Referred to in relative terms, not exact Loud = forte Soft = piano Medium = mezzo- Very = -issimo Dynamics ppp mpmf f ff

7. Rhythmic notation

8. Four measures of Quadruple Meter

9. Four measures of Quadruple Meter with rhythm

11. pitch

12. Which term means “medium soft”? Fortissimo Mezzo-pianissimo Mezzo-piano Pianissimo

13. How many unique letter names are there in describing pitches (disregarding accidentals) Twelve Three Seven Nine

14. 440 mHz 880 mHz 220 mHz All three are called “A” Octave Pitch & Frequency

15. Between A & A, 12 half-steps (chromatic) Scale on A = A B C D E F G A Scale on C = C D E F G A B C Major, Minor depends on half-step location Alterations: Sharp (♯), Flat (♭), Natural (♮)

16. Tempo

17. Which is faster, Adagio or Allegro? Adagio Allegro Tomato

18. Tempo Terms Lento Largo Adagio Andante Moderato Allegro Presto