Music Theory Basics Flashcard

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What is a staff in music?

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5 lines, 4 spaces, where the music notes live

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What is a bar line?

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A vertical line that divides the music staff into measures.

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What does a repeat sign indicate?

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To play the musical section over again

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What does tempo refer to?

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How fast or slow the music is played

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What is the duration of a quarter note?

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1 beat of sound

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What is a quarter rest?

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1 beat of silence

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What does pizzicato mean?

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To pluck the string

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What does arco mean?

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To play with the bow

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What is a clef?

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A special symbol at the beginning of the staff

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Which symbol helps a musician figure out which notes to play?

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Clef