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Musical Lines -
Definition
Musical Lines are also known as a musical staff or stave. They are a
set of five horizontal lines that are used for music notation. Notes
representing different pitches are added onto the musical lines as well
as other musical symbols including clefs, bar lines, time signatures,
sharp and flat symbols.
Musical Lines
- Facts
Musical Lines Facts....Did you know...
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Fact 1:
A time signature e.g. 2/4 is placed at the beginning of
the first bar and tells us how many notes fit into the
bar |
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Fact 2:
A flat key signature lowers the pitch of the notes on
corresponding lines or spaces by a semitone |
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Fact 3:
An accolade or brace is a symbol ({) used to connect two
or more lines of music that are to be played at the same
time |
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Fact 4:
A sharp key signature raises the pitch of the notes on
corresponding lines or spaces by a semitone |
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Fact 5:
The grid where musical sounds are written is called a
stave, also sometimes referred to as a staff |
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Fact 6:
A note placed on a musical line means that the musical
line goes through the centre of the note head |
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Fact 7:
A note placed in a space means that the note head is
placed between the two lines |
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Fact 8:
A crotchet note has a value of one beat per second |
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Fact 9:
A minim is a note with a value of two beats per second |
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Fact 10:
A dotted minim note has a value of three beats per
second |
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Fact 11:
A semi-breve note has a value for four beats per second |
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Fact 12: The
symbol // is called a caesura and indicates a short
silent pause or rest when time is not counted |
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Fact 13: The
symbol ' is known as a breath mark and informs the
singer or musician to take a breath or in the case of
non wind instruments, take a short pause |
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Fact 14:
The symbol ' on a music line indicates to players of
bowed instruments that the bow should be lifted and the
following note played with the bow facing downwards |
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Fact 15:
A double bar line is used to separate two sections of
music. Double bar lines are also used for changes in key
and time signatures as well as changes in style or tempo |
Musical Lines - Worksheet
Need to test your musical
knowledge or looking for a quiz to test your students? Click on the link
below and print off and complete a useful worksheet including a quiz on
musical terms and notation. The answers have also been provided, just
click on the link at the bottom of the quiz for the answers in a
printable format.
Musical Lines - Bible
References
Music was
mentioned many times in the bible, the following definition of
music is taken from Easton Bible Dictionary.
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Jubal was the
inventor of musical instruments (Gen. 4:21). The Hebrews
were much given to the cultivation of music. Their whole
history and literature afford abundant evidence of this.
After the Deluge, the first mention of music is in the
account of Laban's interview with Jacob (Gen. 31:27). After
their triumphal passage of the Red Sea, Moses and the
children of Israel sang their song of deliverance (Ex. 15)
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The period of
Samuel, David, and Solomon was the golden age of Hebrew
music, as it was of Hebrew poetry. Music was now for the
first time systematically cultivated. It was an essential
part of training in the schools of the prophets (1 Sam.
10:5; 19:19-24; 2 Kings 3:15; 1 Chr. 25:6). There now arose
also a class of professional singers (2 Sam. 19:35; Eccl.
2:8). The temple, however, was the great school of music. In
the conducting of its services large bands of trained
singers and players on instruments were constantly employed
(2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Chr. 15; 16; 23;5; 25:1-6)
Dream Explanation - Musical Lines
Hearing
harmonious and soothing music in your dream, is a good omen of
prosperity, pleasure and the expression of your emotions in a positive
way. Music serves to heal the soul. Hearing discordant music in your
dream means unhappiness and troubles in the home.
Musical Lines - Tattoos
Images of
musical lines are a great idea for tattoos. Looking for inspiration
for a unique tattoo design? Why not choose a music note or
incorporate a selection of music
symbols
in your own design? A great way to show your interest in the
fascinating world of music. Whether your preferred genre is Rock or
Classical, Disco or Country, Different musical lines symbols are a great choice for a
tattoo! Browse through our selection of images and check out the
meaning of each one.
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