admin 05 Jan 2018 0 Comments Tempo the speed of the music Andante moderately slow Moderato moderate speed Allegro Quick and Lively Ritardando gradually slow the tempo Dynamic Markings tell you how loud or soft to play Piano soft Mezzo Piano medium soft Mezzo Forte medium loud Forte loud Crescendo gradually play louder Decrescendo gradually play softer Staccato play short and detaches; seperated Accent attack the note louder; emphasize the note Chromatic a scale of half steps Fine finish; the end Accidentals sharps, flats, and naturals Ledger Lines short lines used to extend the staff Time Signature How many beats are in a measure Fermata hold the note longer than its value Related posts: Expression Vocabulary Music Terms fall 2009 vocabulary high school band music terms & signs Performance Directions Vocabulary Piano Theory Level 5 Band Vocabulary 1st Quarter Musical Terms Worksheet