unit 3

Question 1

Damper pedal

Answer 1

petal on the right allows notes to echo when keys are hit

Question 2

Crescendo

Answer 2

gradually get louder

Question 3

diminuendo

Answer 3

gradually die away

Question 4

Decrescendo

Answer 4

gradually get softer

Question 5

Fermata

Answer 5

hold the note for longer than its written value

Question 6

Eighth notes

Answer 6

rhythm worth 1/2 of on beat

Question 7

D. C. al Fine

Answer 7

from the lead to the end, go back to the beginning and play until the fine symbol

Question 8

Dotted Quarter Notes

Answer 8

followed by a dot rhythm worth 1 ½ beats (usually followed by a single 8th note)

Question 9

Charles Hanon

Answer 9

famous concert pianist and piano teacher invented a series of exercises designed to strengthen the fingers specially the pinky

Question 10

Melodic & Harmonic intervals in g position

Answer 10

A melodic interval describes the distance between two pitches that are sounded one after another. A harmonic interval describes the distance between two pitches that are sounded together, at the same time

Question 11

Sharp

Answer 11

in music means a pitch that is higher

Question 12

Primary chords of G major: G, D7, C & chord symbols

Answer 12

G-B-D, C-E-G, and D-F-A.

Question 13

Block chords

Answer 13

an arranging technique in which a melody is harmonized in 5 parts

Question 14

Broken chords

Answer 14

is a chord in which all notes appear in succession. An