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Music Theory Terminology - Tempo markings, Articulations, Dynamics, Expressions
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1
The term "espressivo" means....?
Always
Heavily
All play
Expressive
2
Which of the following terms means the same as "ritardando"?
Accelerando
Both A and C
Rallentando
A tempo
3
Which of these dynamics is the softest?
ff
pp
p
f
4
Which term means "gradually get louder"?
diminuendo
crescendo
sforzando
decrescendo
5
If a composer wanted all of the notes played to be staccato, which prefix would (s)he add?
Piu
Con
Sempre
Ad
6
What is the difference between "solo" and "soli"?
Soli has more motion
Soli means more prominent than solo
Soli means the only solo
Soli means multiple solos
7
How would you perform this note?
Play it with a long silence after it
Play it louder or with a harder attack
Play it short and separated
Play it slightly longer than one beat
8
Which of these terms means "return to original tempo"?
Adagio
Allegro
Andante
A tempo
9
If the composer wants all players to play, which expressive marking should (s)he use?
Cantabile
Tutti
Dolce
Subito
10
What is the name of this dynamic? (sfz)
forte-piano
sforte-piano
fortissimo
sforzando
11
Which of these tempos means "walking speed" or "moderately slow"?
Largo
Adagio
Andante
Presto
12
Just like in English, "simile" music means....?
Always
In the same way
Less quickly
Two parts playing in unison
13
Which term means "with motion"?
Ad Libitum
Piu Mosso
Con Fuoco
Con Moto
14
Which of the following dynamic(s) are LOUDER than forte?
ff
mf
Both B and C
mp
15
What do you do if you see one of these in your music?
Slow down when you get to the note
Have a silent break in the music
Hold the note
Speed up when you get to the note
16
What does this symbol mean?
Take a breath
Play the note shorter than written
Accent the note
Hold the note
17
What does the term "a capella" refer to?
To sing without piano
To sing without accompaniment
To sing with a jazz emsemble
To sing by yourself
18
Which of these terms for tempo does not belong?
Allegro
Vivace
Largo
Presto
19
How would you play the following note?
Play it slightly louder
Play it louder and with a stronger attack
Play it short and separated
Play it with a short silence after
20
Which is these terms means "singable" or "song like"?
Marcato
Dolce
Legato
Cantabile
