Semester Exam Review Vocabulary Words

Key Signature A. Musical markings which tell how loud or soft to sing B. The group of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff which tell what key the song is in. C. A line connecting two or more notes of the same pitch so their durations are the combined sum.

Key Signature A. Musical markings which tell how loud or soft to sing B. The group of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff which tell what key the song is in. C. A line connecting two or more notes of the same pitch so their durations are the combined sum.

Barline A. A vertical line that divides the staff into smaller sections called measures. B. Repeat that section of music. If the repeat sign is omitted, go back to the beginning. C. The short lines used to extend the lines and spaces of the staff.

Barline A. A vertical line that divides the staff into smaller sections called measures. B. Repeat that section of music. If the repeat sign is omitted, go back to the beginning. C. The short lines used to extend the lines and spaces of the staff.

Time Signature A. The key-note of a key or scale. B. The symbol at the beginning of the staff used for higher voices and instruments, and the piano right hand. C. The numbers at the beginning of the staff which tell how many beats in a measure.

Time Signature A. The key-note of a key or scale. B. The symbol at the beginning of the staff used for higher voices and instruments, and the piano right hand. C. The numbers at the beginning of the staff which tell how many beats in a measure.

Measure A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A small section of music divided by barlines. C. A tool used to measure length.

Measure A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A small section of music divided by barlines. C. A tool used to measure length.

Tie A. A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch. B. The speed of the beat. C. A musical marking which describes how long a rest is

Tie A. A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch. B. The speed of the beat. C. A musical marking which describes how long a rest is

Diction A. How clear your words are when you speak or sing. B. A high voice part lying above the melody. C. A group of musicians who perform together.

Diction A. How clear your words are when you speak or sing. B. A high voice part lying above the melody. C. A group of musicians who perform together.

Dynamics A. A curved line placed above or below a group of notes to indicate that they are to be sung on the same text syllable. B. The loudness or softness of a line of music. C. The symbol at the beginning of the staff used for lower voices and instruments.

Dynamics A. A curved line placed above or below a group of notes to indicate that they are to be sung on the same text syllable. B. The loudness or softness of a line of music. C. The symbol at the beginning of the staff used for lower voices and instruments.

Posture A. Style marking meaning animated. B. The personal who takes an already existing composition and reorganized it to fit a new instrumentation or voicing. C. The position of your body when singing.

Posture A. Style marking meaning animated. B. The personal who takes an already existing composition and reorganized it to fit a new instrumentation or voicing. C. The position of your body when singing.

Solfege A. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree. B. The study of sight-singing using pitch syllables (do re mi etc.) C. All written notes and symbols which are used to represent music.

Solfege A. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree. B. The study of sight-singing using pitch syllables (do re mi etc.) C. All written notes and symbols which are used to represent music.

Soft Palette A. An indication by either the composer/arranger or the editor of where not to breathe in a line of music. B. The highest treble voice, usually written in the treble clef. C. The soft area at the back of the roof of your mouth which can be raised to produce resonance.

Soft Palette A. An indication by either the composer/arranger or the editor of where not to breathe in a line of music. B. The highest treble voice, usually written in the treble clef. C. The soft area at the back of the roof of your mouth which can be raised to produce resonance.

Tempo A. The use of accents and ties to create rhythmic interest. The results is a pattern which stresses notes on the off beat. B. The speed of the beat C. The symbol placed at the beginning of a composition or section to indicate its meter.

Tempo A. The use of accents and ties to create rhythmic interest. The results is a pattern which stresses notes on the off beat. B. The speed of the beat C. The symbol placed at the beginning of a composition or section to indicate its meter.

Flat A. An accidental that lowers the pitch of a note one half step. B. An accidental that raises the pitch of the notes one half step. C. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree note.

Flat A. An accidental that lowers the pitch of a note one half step. B. An accidental that raises the pitch of the notes one half step. C. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree note.

Sharp A. An accidental that lowers the pitch of a note one half step. B. An accidental that raises the pitch of the notes one half step. C. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree note.

Sharp A. An accidental that lowers the pitch of a note one half step. B. An accidental that raises the pitch of the notes one half step. C. Melodic movement from one note to the next higher or lower scale degree note.

Major Scale A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; la, ti, do re mi fa so la C. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; do re mi fa so la ti do’

Major Scale A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; la, ti, do re mi fa so la C. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; do re mi fa so la ti do’

Minor Scale A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; la, ti, do re mi fa so la C. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; do re mi fa so la ti do’

Minor Scale A. A succession of musical tones; also the predominant line in a song. B. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; la, ti, do re mi fa so la C. A specific arrangement of notes in the following order; do re mi fa so la ti do’