Notation & Musical Jargon

Which refers to the loudness of a sound?

1. Frequency2. Duration3. Amplitude

What term is used to refer to loudness in music?

1. Pitch2. Rhythm3. Dynamics

DYNAMICS

• Referred to in relative terms, not exact• Loud = forte• Soft = piano• Medium = mezzo-• Very = -issimo

Dynamics

pp p mp mf f ff

RHYTHMIC NOTATION

Four measures of Quadruple Meter

Four measures of Quadruple Meter with rhythm

PITCH

Which term means “medium soft”?

1. Fortissimo2. Mezzo-pianissimo3. Mezzo-piano4. Pianissimo

How many unique letter names are there in describing pitches (disregarding accidentals)

1. Twelve2. Three3. Seven4. Nine

• 440 mHz • 880 mHz• 220 mHz• All three are called “A”• Octave

Pitch & Frequency

• Between A & A, 12 half-steps (chromatic)• Scale on A = A B C D E F G A– Scale on C = C D E F G A B C

• Major, Minor depends on half-step location• Alterations: Sharp (♯), Flat (♭), Natural (♮)

TEMPO

Which is faster, Adagio or Allegro?

1. Adagio2. Allegro3. Tomato

Tempo Terms

• Lento• Largo• Adagio• Andante• Moderato• Allegro• Presto