Conservatory Canada Theory 1.1 Flashcards
This deck only holds the terms required to be known for Conservatory Canada Theory 1 Exam. Each card gives a required term, and quizzes your ability to know the definition. (44 cards)
Dal Segno
Go back to the sign and repeat the section until ‘fermata’ or ‘fine’ says to end the repeat.
Mano Destra
Right Hand
Poco
A little
Accent
Emphasize the note when played
Grazioso
Gracefully; in a graceful, elegant style
Marcato
Marked, accented
Cantabile
In a singing style
Mano Sinistra
Left hand
Tenuto
Held, sustained
Da capo
The words ‘Da Capo’ placed below the staff at the end of a section, indicates repeat section from beginning.
Double Barline
Repeat from a double barline
Slur
A curved line placed above or below DIFFERENT notes indicating Legato (play smoothly)
Dolce
Sweetly
Legato
Smoothly and connected
Fermata
A sign placed over a note or rest to tell “us” to hold or pause the sound or silence
Tie
A curved line joining two notes of the same pitch to combine the duration of both notes
Staccato
Detached; separated from the note that follows it (slightly shortened)
Maestoso
Majestically, with dignity
Con grazia
With grace, in a graceful, elegant style
Ritardando
Gradually get slower; hold back
Tempo Primo
Return to the original speed
Accelerando
Gradually get faster
A tempo
Return to the original speed
Rallentando
Gradually get slower
