Musical Symbols/Terms

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Across
  1. 2. (or DIMINUENDO) – A gradual decrease in volume; the music gets softer.
  2. 7. MARK ( 𝄐 or ‘ ) – A small mark that tells you where to take a quick breath or pause in the music.
  3. 10. CLEF – A symbol that shows higher-pitched notes, usually played by flutes, clarinets, trumpets, and other high instruments.
  4. 12. – The pattern of long and short sounds and silences in music.
  5. 15. – The correct way to sit or stand while playing to help you breathe and perform your best.
Down
  1. 1. (f) – A dynamic marking meaning to play loudly.
  2. 3. – A gradual increase in volume; the music gets louder.
  3. 4. SIGNATURE – A symbol at the beginning of the music that tells how many beats are in each measure and what kind of note gets one beat.
  4. 5. CLEF – A symbol that shows lower-pitched notes, usually played by tubas, trombones, baritones, and bass instruments.
  5. 6. – How high or low a note sounds.
  6. 8. – A symbol that means to hold a note or rest longer than its normal value.
  7. 9. SIGNATURE – The sharps or flats shown at the beginning of the staff that tell you what key the music is in.
  8. 11. LINE – A vertical line on the staff that divides the music into measures.
  9. 13. – The quality or sound of an instrument or voice; how “good” or “rich” it sounds.
  10. 14. FORTE (mf) – A dynamic marking meaning to play at a medium or moderately loud volume.
  11. 15. (p) – A dynamic marking meaning to play softly.