Musical Symbols Flashcards

Front

A symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes, typically for higher ranges.

Back

Treble Clef

Front

A symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes, typically for lower ranges.

Back

Bass Clef

Front

A symbol that lowers the pitch of a note by a half step.

Back

Flat

Front

A symbol that cancels a previous sharp or flat, returning the note to its original pitch.

Back

Natural

Front

A symbol that raises the pitch of a note by a half step.

Back

Sharp

Front

A note that lasts for one eighth of a whole note.

Back

Eighth Note

Front

A rest that lasts for one eighth of a whole note.

Back

Eighth Rest

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Half Rest

Back

A rest that lasts for two beats.

Front

Quarter Note

Back

A note that lasts for one quarter of a whole note.

Front

Whole Note

Back

A note that lasts for four beats.