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a musical thought or sentence, often 4 measures or longer

P H R A S E

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

Syncopation

it means the same as 4/4 time.

Common Time

cancels a flat and/or sharp from the key signature

natural sign

the loudness and softness of music

dynamics

lines above and below the staff to make the staff larger

ledger lines

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

key signature

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

Legato

it means fast and lively

ALLEGRO

it connects notes of different pitch; it's an articulation symbol

S L U R

How long does a natural last?

the entire measure

Short and separated.

Staccato

It means only one group or section plays.

Soli

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.

A rest that lasts for more than 1 measure

Long rest and/or multiple-measure rest

a slow walking speed

Andante

raises a pitch a half step

sharp

TRUE OR FALSE: An interval is the distance between notes.

true

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

YES or TRUE

music that comes before the first full measure of music

pick up notes & rests

It means to gradually slow down.

Ritardando or ritard or rit.

the first, third, fifth and top note of a scale

arpeggio

A scale that ascends and descends in half steps.

chromatic scale

lowers a pitch a 1/2 step

flat

it connects notes of the same pitch, it's a rhythm symbol

T I E

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.