When performing a piece of music, there may be markings above notes that means different things. Explain what a tenuto marking looks like and how it affects the performance of that note.
A tenuto marking is a straight line above or below the note. This means to play the note as long as possible.
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The abbreviation for piano is:
p
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thief
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gift
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fairy
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thief
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The musical symbol ^ means:
marcato
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boom
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shark
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shark
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baam
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Musical term which means a slow tempo:
adagio
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Explain what dynamics are and how they affect the performance of the music.
Dynamics tell a player to play louder or softer. They add emotion to the music through the use of volume.
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Presto means:
very fast
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Short lines used to extend the staff are called:
ledger lines
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A ________ raises a note 1/2 step.
sharp
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monster
Reset all scores!
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gift
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shark
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lifesaver
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When sight reading a piece of music, there are certain things a player may look at before playing to be more informed. What are some things a player may look at before playing a piece of music for the first time?
time signature, key signature, accents, accidentals, dynamics, rhythms, patters, rests
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Tutti means:
together
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When performing a piece of music, there may be markings above notes that means different things. Explain what a staccato marking looks like and how it affects the performance of that note.
It is a dot above or below a note that means to play the note as short as possible.
