What are the two common times?
4/4 and 3/4
What is the purpose of a fermata?
Holds the note longer than usual
Which composer was an orphan: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, or Brahms?
Bach (by age 10)
What are the accidentals in F Major?
Bb
What does the 8 in 3/8 time mean?
Eighth notes get a full beat; quarter notes get two beats
What is a gavotte?
A French dance (from Bach's time)
What sharps are in B Major?
F#, G#, A#, C#, D#
If you're on F and go up half a step, where are you?
F#
How many flats does G Major have?
G Major doesn't have flats
What is a Toccata?
A piece that demonstrates various touches on the keyboard
What does rit. mean?
Slow down
What is the difference between a harpsichord and a piano?
A harpsichord plucks the strings; a piano hammers them to create sound.
What does legato do to music?
Makes it smooth
What does D.C. al Fine mean?
Go back to the beginning and play until the 'Fine'
What are the accidentals in A Major?
#C, #F, #G
What is a concerto?
A solo instrument featured in front of an orchestra
What is a basso continuo?
An instrumental bass line that runs behind a piece
What is the difference between a tie and a slur?
A tie connects notes of the same pitch; a slur indicates legato
What is a prelude?
An introductory piece (or series of pieces)
What is the abbreviation for diminuendo?
dim.
What is the bottom clef called?
Bass clef
What does D.C. al Coda mean?
From the beginning to the sign
What does a decrescendo look like?
A greater-than sign
What accidentals are in D Major?
#C and #F
Who wrote "To God alone be the praise" on his religious pieces?
Bach
What is a suite?
A collection of dance pieces
What is the difference between diminuendo and decrescendo?
Decrescendo means to decrease volume; diminuendo means to decrease volume and speed