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Music Theory Book 1 Terms

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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Book 1 Term Review

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1
What is the definition of D.S al Coda?
Repeat from the sign and go to the end
Repeat from the sign and skip to the coda
2
What is the definition of Flat?
Lowers note one half step
Raises note one half step
Lowers note one whole step
Raises note one whole step
3
What is the definition of Diminuendo?
Gradually softer
Gradually slower
Gradually louder
Gradually faster
4
What is the definition of Legato?
Play the notes normally
Play the notes shortly
Play the notes smoothly
Play the notes harshly
5
What is the definition of Piano?
Soft
Very loud
Loud
Very soft
6
What is the definition of Slur?
Normal
The note is accented
Harshly connects the note
Smoothly connects the note
7
What is the definition of Fortissimo
Very Loud
Loud
Very Soft
Soft
8
What is the definition of Tenuto?
Play the note for half of the value
Play the note for double its value
Play the note for its full value
9
What is the definition of Sharp?
Lowers the note one whole step
Raise the note one half step
Lowers the note one half step
Raise the note one whole step
10
What is the definition of Allegro?
Quickly, cheerfully
Slow
Moderately
Fast
11
What is the definition of Decrescendo?
Gradually faster
Gradually slower
Gradually softer
Gradually louder
12
What is the definition of Sforzando?
Play the note quickly
Normal
A sudden strong accent
Play the note softer
13
What is the definition of D.S. (Dal Segno)?
Go straight to the coda
Repeat from the sign
Play as is
Repeat over and over
14
What is the definition of Fermata?
Hold the note for longer than its normal value
Hold the note forever
Hold the note as written
Hold the note for a shorter value
15
What is the definition of Accelerando?
Gradually louder
Gradually softer
Gradually slower
Gradually faster
16
What is the definition of Andante?
Slow
Moving along (walking speed)
Fast
Moderately
17
What is the definition of Adagio?
Moving along
Slow
Moderately
Fast
18
What is the definition of Moderato?
Fast
Quickly
Soft
Moderately
19
What is the definition of Ritardando?
Gradually softer
Gradually faster
Gradually louder
Gradually slower
20
What is the definition of Mezzo Piano
Soft
Medium Soft
Medium Loud
Loud
21
What is the definition of Mezzo Forte?
Medium Loud
Loud
Medium Soft
Soft
22
What is the definition of Largo?
Slow
Very slow
Fast
Moderately
23
What is the definition of Fine?
The end
The middle
The beginning
Good
24
What is the definition of Crescendo?
Gradually faster
Gradually softer
Gradually slower
Gradually louder
25
What is the definition of Tempo?
How fast or slow to play the music
How loud or soft to play the music
26
What is the definition of Natural Sign?
Doubles the sharps
Doubles the flats
Nothing
Cancels out the flats or sharps
27
What is the definition of Accent?
Play the note lighter.
Play the note softer.
Play the note as normal.
Play the note louder with a special emphasis.
28
What is the definition of Pianissimo?
Very loud
Soft
Loud
Very soft
29
What is the definition of Forte?
Medium Loud
Soft
Medium Soft
Loud
30
What is the definition of D.S. al Fine?
Repeat from the sign and skip to the coda
Repeat from the sign and play to the end
31
What is the definition of Vivace?
Moderately
Slow
Lively and fast