Notation & Musical Jargon
May 27, 2015
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