BAND VOCAB FLASHCARD 1

Front

What is a staff in music notation?

Back

5 lines and 4 spaces used for writing music

Front

What do bar lines do in music notation?

Back

Divide staff into measures

Front

What is the distance between two bar lines called?

Back

Measure

Front

What is the purpose of ledger lines in music notation?

Back

Used to extend the staff

Front

What does the Bass/F clef indicate in music notation?

Back

The pitch of notes on the staff

Front

What does a time signature indicate in a piece of music?

Back

The number of beats per measure and the note value that receives one beat

Front

What does a key signature indicate in music?

Back

The notes which are flatted or sharped

Front

How many flats are in the key signature of Concert Bb?

Back

2 flats

Front

What are accidentals in music?

Back

Any sharps, flats, or naturals not occurring in the key signature

Front

What are pick-up notes (anacrusis) in music?

Back

Notes that precede the first full measure