Music Theory Grade 1 ABRSM (Italian Terms and Symbols) Flashcards

1

Give the meaning of the following metronome marking.

120 crotchet beats per minute
120 seconds long
120 crotchet beats per bar
120 crotchets in the piece of music

2

What does adagio mean?

Moderately quiet
Fast
Slow
At a walking speed

3

What is this symbol above the note called?

Stave
Tie
Pause
Slur

4

What key is the given example in?

G major
D major
F major
C major

5

What does the Italian term accel. mean?

Maintain the same speed
Gradually getting quicker
Suddenly slower
Gradually slow down

6

What is the meaning of cantabile

perform the music smoothly
play the music quickly
to play with expression
In a singing style

7

Give the meaning of allegretto.

Slow
Very slowly
Fairly quick
Medium speed

8

Give the meaning ofPP

Very loud
Very quiet
Moderately loud
Moderately loud

9

What does this music symbol mean

Play the music quick
repeat sign
stop playing
Play the music loud

10

What does fortissimo mean?

Very loud
Play with character
Very quiet
Very slowly

11

What is the meaning of staccato?

Play quickly
Short and detached
Play slowly
Play loud

12

In the given example what is this the key signature?

G major
C major
F major
D major

13

Which are the correct sharps for D major?

A sharp and E sharp
F sharp and C sharp
G sharp and D sharp
B flat and E flat

14

What does this symbol mean?

Gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Accent the note
Hold the note longer

15

Give the meaning of Andante

At a walking speed
Very slowly
Quickly
Hurrying

16

Which key signature has an F-sharp?

C major
G major
F major
D major

Music Theory Grade 1 ABRSM (Italian Terms and Symbols)

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Music Theory Grade 1 ABRSM (Italian Terms and Symbols)

Questions 16