Music Theory Flashcard

Front

In music, a coda serves what purpose?

Back

Marks the end of a piece

Front

What does a slur in music notation tell a musician to do?

Back

Play the notes smoothly connected

Front

Which symbol tells a musician to hold a note longer than its normal value? (Options: Fermata, Slur, Sharp, Flat)

Back

Fermata

Front

What element of music refers to the unique quality or 'color' of a sound, such as the difference between a violin and a flute?

Back

Timbre

Front

A passage marked with diminuendo tells the musician to:

Back

Play gradually softer

Front

Which term refers to the speed of a piece of music?

Back

Tempo

Front

What does dissonance in music describe?

Back

A clash or tension between notes

Front

Which dynamic marking indicates the music should be played very softly?

Back

Pianissimo

Front

What is the meaning of the symbol ♯ in music?

Back

Raise the pitch by a half step

Front

Ritardando tells the musician to:

Back

Gradually slow down