Unit 3 Flashcards Keyboard

Question 1

Sharp

Answer 1

Symbol raise a pitch/note by key to right

Question 2

Primary chords of G major:

Answer 2

G, D7, C & chord symbols: G-GBD, (G symbol)
D7-F#CD (D7 symbol)
C- GCE,(C Symbol)

Question 3

Block chords

Answer 3

Chords where each note is played simultaneously (at the same time)

Question 4

Broken chords

Answer 4

Chords where each note is played individually (one at a time)

Question 5

Damper pedal

Answer 5

Pedal on the right, allows notes to echo when keys are played

Question 6

Crescendo

Answer 6

Gradually get higher

Question 7

Diminuendo

Answer 7

Dim, gradually die away

Question 8

Decrescendo

Answer 8

Gradually get softer

Question 9

Fermata

Answer 9

Hold the note for longer than its written value

Question 10

Eighth notes

Answer 10

Rhythm worth ½ of one beat

Question 11

D. C. al Fine

Answer 11

From the head to the end go back to the beginning and play until the fine symbol

Question 12

Dotted Quarter Notes

Answer 12

Quarter followed by a dot rhythm worth 1 ½ beats (usually followed by a single eighth note)

Question 13

Charles Hanon

Answer 13

Famous concert pianist and piano teacher invested a series of exercise etudes designed to strengthen the fingers, specifically the pinky (weakest finger on each hand