unit 4

Question 1

Staccato

Answer 1

Note shortened and separated from the next note

Question 2

2/4 Time Signature

Answer 2

2 beats each measure quarter note receives one count

Question 3

Flat

Answer 3

Accidental that indicates a note to be played lower in pitch than shown

Question 4

Half step

Answer 4

Distance between any two adjacent keys or black

Question 5

Whole step

Answer 5

Distance between any two pitches two half steps apart

Question 6

Tetrachord

Answer 6

A series of four notes separated by three intervals

Question 7

Major scale

Answer 7

Scale consisting a series of whole steps except for half steps

Question 8

Fortissimo

Answer 8

Described by a cursive ff, tells musician to play at a very loud volume

Question 9

Blues progression

Answer 9

Featuring 3 chords based on the first

Question 10

Natural

Answer 10

Pitch not altered by an accidental, white key

Question 11

Key signature: key of C & G major

Answer 11

C major no flats or sharps
G major F sharp only

Question 12

Syncopated notes

Answer 12

Notes that occur on weak beats