Vocabulary

Music Vocabulary

Beat- Unit of time in music.

Tempo- Speed of the music.

Staff- set of 5 lines and 4 spaces that represent a different musical pitch.

Grand Staff- When music of 2 staves is joined together by a brace played at once.

Treble Clef- Upper stave of grand staff, higher pitched notes.

Bass Clef- Lower stave of grand staff, lower pitched notes.

Rhythm- Pattern of long and short notes and rests in music.