8th Musical Terms Flashcard

Front

Play the note short and light.

Back

Staccato

Front

Gradually increase volume.

Back

Crescendo

Front

Match the musical terms below to their corresponding definitions: Soft.

Back

Piano

Front

Match the musical terms below to their corresponding definitions: Gradually slow down.

Back

Ritardando

Front

Lowers a note one half step, stays in effect for the entire measure.

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Flat

Front

Match the musical terms below to their corresponding definitions: Shows which notes are played as flats or sharps within a piece.

Back

Key signature

Front

Match the musical term to its definition: Play notes smoothly with a soft tonguing style.

Back

Legato

Front

Match the musical term to its definition: A curved line connecting two notes that are the same.

Back

Tie

Front

Play the note stronger, with more emphasis.

Back

Accent

Front

Match the musical terms below to their corresponding definitions: Notes preceding the first full measure.

Back

Pick-up note