AMEB Grade 2 Theory Rhythm and Time Signatures Flashcards
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In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the Italian tempo marking 'Andante' indicate?
Answer: At a walking pace
Andante means 'at a walking pace,' indicating a moderately slow, steady tempo.
What is the term for the strong beat at the beginning of each measure in standard time signatures?
Answer: Downbeat
The downbeat is the first and strongest beat of each measure, often indicated by a conductor's downward baton motion.
In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the term 'anacrusis' (pickup or upbeat) refer to?
Answer: One or more notes before the first full measure
An anacrusis (pickup or upbeat) consists of one or more notes that precede the first complete measure of a piece.
Which Italian term means gradually increasing in speed?
Answer: Accelerando
Accelerando (accel.) means to gradually increase the tempo of the music.
In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does a fermata (pause sign) above a note indicate?
Answer: Hold the note longer than its written value
A fermata (pause sign, ⌢) instructs the performer to hold the note longer than its written value, at the performer's or conductor's discretion.
What is the Italian term for the gradual increase in volume, often shown as a hairpin opening to the right (<)?
Answer: Crescendo
Crescendo means a gradual increase in volume and is shown either by the word 'cresc.' or as an opening hairpin symbol (<).