Music Symbols

Front

A symbol that raises the pitch a half step.

Back

Sharp

Front

A symbol that lowers the pitch a half step.

Back

Flat

Front

A symbol which cancels a previous sharp or flat.

Back

Natural

Front

A symbol which means to hold or pause.

Back

Fermata

Front

Gradually increase in volume.

Back

Crescendo

Front

Gradually decrease in volume.

Back

Decrescendo

Front

If a song has a time signature of 3/4, how many beats are in each measure?

Back

3

Front

If a song has a time signature of 6/8, how many beats are in each measure?

Back

6

Front

This dynamic marking (ff) means to sing _______________?

Back

very louds

Front

This dynamic marking (mp)  means to sing _______________?

Back

medium soft