Standard Notation and Dynamics Flashcards
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Which dynamic marking indicates a sudden, sharp accent on a single note?
Answer: sforzando (sfz)
Sforzando (sfz) means a sudden, forced accent applied to a single note or chord.
In standard notation, a dot placed above or below a note head indicates:
Answer: staccato (play the note short and detached)
A dot above or below a note head is a staccato marking, indicating the note should be played short and detached.
What does the term 'fp' mean in a music score?
Answer: forte then immediately piano
fp means forte-piano: play the note loudly then immediately drop to soft.
How many ledger lines above the treble clef staff is middle C typically written?
Answer: One ledger line below the staff
Middle C (C4) sits on one ledger line below the treble clef staff.
Which symbol signals the performer to gradually get louder over a passage?
Answer: A hairpin opening to the right (<)
A crescendo hairpin (opening wedge) tells the performer to gradually increase volume.
In 6/8 time, the primary beat grouping that a transcriber must convey is:
Answer: Two groups of three eighth notes
6/8 meter organizes naturally into two dotted-quarter beats, each subdivided into three eighth notes.
A tie in standard notation connects two notes that are:
Answer: The same pitch, sustaining the sound across the barline or beat
A tie links two notes of identical pitch, telling the performer to hold the sound without re-attacking.