Musical Terminology Definitions

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What does "accelerando" mean?

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To get faster

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What does "crescendo" mean?

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To get louder

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What does "sforzando" mean?

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Strong, sudden accent

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What does "sempre" mean?

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Always in the same manner

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Which term means "performed by one"?

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Solo

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What does "staccato" mean?

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Short and stopped

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What is the definition of "tie"?

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Two or more of the same notes connected.

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What does "legato" mean?

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Long and smooth

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In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

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4

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What type of note gets the beat in a 4/4 time signature?

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Quarter note