Vocabulary | Style | Circle of Fifths | Minors | Triads |
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What is a sharp
This symbol raises a note by a half step
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What are staccato and slur/tie
The symbols for staccato hooked bow (2 symbols)
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What is C major
This scale has zero sharps or flats
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What is 6th
This scale degree initiates the minor mode
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What is a C major triad
C E G
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What is a flat
This symbol lowers a note by a half step
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What is accent
This means to emphasize a note
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What is D major
This scale has two sharps, F and C
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What is relative minor
This type of minor scale shares a key signature with a major scale
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What is D F A
D minor triad
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What is a natural
This symbol cancels a previous sharp or flat
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What is tremolo
Rapidly shaking the bow across the string, usually in the middle to upper half.
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What is A-flat major
This scale has four flats, B, E, A and D.
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What is parallel minor
This type of minor scale shares note names, but not accidentals with a major scale
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What is A C# E
A major triad
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What is interval
The distance between two notes
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What is col legno
Hit the stick of the bow against the strings
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What is C-flat major
This is the enharmonic scale for B major
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What is the relative minor to C major
The related minor scale is spelled is ABCDEFGA
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What is B diminished triad
B D F
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What is ritardando
This means to gradually slow down
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What is spiccato
This type of bowing is off the string, and is separated, in a light style
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What is F# major
This is the enharmonic scale for G-flat
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What is the parallel minor to C major
The parallel minor scale is spelled C D Eb F G Ab Bb C
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What is E augmented triad
E G# B#
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