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it means the same as 4/4 time.
Common Time
A scale that ascends and descends in half steps.
chromatic scale
the loudness and softness of music
dynamics
lowers a pitch a 1/2 step
flat
raises a pitch a half step
sharp
cancels a flat and/or sharp from the key signature
natural sign
How long does a natural last?
the entire measure
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.
it changes certain notes throughout a piece of music; located between clef sign and time signature
key signature
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.
F C G D A E B is the order of sharps in a key signature.
YES or TRUE
It means to gradually slow down.
Ritardando or ritard or rit.
Short and separated.
Staccato
Smooth and connected (using a dah syllable to pronounce notes)
Legato
A rhythmic effect that place emphasis on the weak beat (upbeat).
Syncopation
It means only one group or section plays.
Soli
lines above and below the staff to make the staff larger
ledger lines
the first, third, fifth and top note of a scale
arpeggio
a musical thought or sentence, often 4 measures or longer
P H R A S E
it connects notes of the same pitch, it's a rhythm symbol
T I E
it connects notes of different pitch; it's an articulation symbol
S L U R
it means fast and lively
ALLEGRO
a slow walking speed
Andante
TRUE OR FALSE: An interval is the distance between notes.
true
music that comes before the first full measure of music
pick up notes & rests
A rest that lasts for more than 1 measure
Long rest and/or multiple-measure rest