2 eighth notes = ________ beat(s)

Eighth notes will be played on both the down beat and the _______ beats.

Two or more eighth notes have a ________ across the stems.

Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) began composing as ____________________.

Rossini wrote "William Tell" at age ________ as the last of his __________ operas.

In 2/4 time there are ________ beats per measure.

Tempo is the ________ of music.

Tempo markings are usually written above the staff, in _______________.

Allegro means __________ tempo.

Moderato means __________ tempo.

Andante means _____________ tempo

Crescendo means to play or sing gradually _________________________.

____________________ or Diminuendo means to play gradually softer.