Music Theory Flashcards
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What is the Italian term for gradually getting louder?
Answer: Crescendo
Crescendo means to gradually increase in volume, often notated with an opening angle bracket.
Which of the following is a type of minor scale?
Answer: Harmonic minor
The harmonic minor scale raises the seventh scale degree by a half step, creating a leading tone.
A triplet divides one beat into how many equal parts?
Answer: 3
A triplet subdivides a beat into three equal parts instead of the usual two.
What does 'legato' instruct a performer to do?
Answer: Play smoothly and connected
Legato directs performers to play notes smoothly connected without breaks between them.
Which accidental cancels a previous sharp or flat?
Answer: Natural sign
The natural sign (♮) cancels any previously applied sharp or flat for that note.
What is the name for the lowest male singing voice?
Answer: Bass
Bass is the lowest male voice type, typically ranging from E2 to E4.