forte
mp
key signature
piano
accent
mf
Dynamic
A dynamic indicated by the letter "mp" underneath the music. This tells the player to play medium soft.
The sharps or flats at the beginning of a piece of music that are in effect for the entire piece unless you see a natural sign.
A dynamic indicated by the letter "f" underneath the music. This tells the player to play loud or with force.
Caesura, indicates a pause in the music. Often called a "railroad track."
Double bar line. Indicates the end of a piece of music.
decrescendo, gradually softer.
A dynamic indicated by the letter "mf" underneath the music. This tells the player to play medium loud
Down bow, bowing towards the tip.
Crescendo, gradually louder
A dynamic indicated by the letter "p" underneath the music. This tells hte player to play softly.
Up bow, bow toward the frog.
Sharp sign, raises a pitch by a half step.
Indicate how loud or soft the music is to be played.
An emphasis, stress, or attack on a note. An accent is created with more weight and speed with the bow.
Natural sign. Cancels out a sharp or a flat sign.
