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TERMS and definitions applicable to middle level music classes.

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it means the same as 4/4 time.

Common Time

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A scale that ascends and descends in half steps.

chromatic scale

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the loudness and softness of music

dynamics

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lowers a pitch a 1/2 step

flat

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raises a pitch a half step

sharp

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cancels a flat and/or sharp from the key signature

natural sign

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How long does a natural last?

the entire measure

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What would make a natural sign remain in effect for another measure?

A tie ... carrying the accidental over into the next measure and remaining in effect for the next measure as well.

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it changes certain notes throughout a piece of music; located between clef sign and time signature

key signature

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TRUE OR FALSE: B E A D F G F C is the correct order of flats.

FALSE ... B E A D G C F is the correct order of flat.

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F C G D A E B is the order of sharps in a key signature.

YES or TRUE

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It means to gradually slow down.

Ritardando or ritard or rit.

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Short and separated.

Staccato

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Smooth and connected (using a dah syllable to pronounce notes)

Legato

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A rhythmic effect that place emphasis on the weak beat (upbeat).

Syncopation

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It means only one group or section plays.

Soli

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