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Music Theory Terminology - Tempo markings, Articulations, Dynamics, Expressions
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1
Just like in English, "simile" music means....?
Less quickly
Two parts playing in unison
Always
In the same way
2
The term "espressivo" means....?
All play
Always
Expressive
Heavily
3
Which of these terms means "return to original tempo"?
Andante
A tempo
Adagio
Allegro
4
Which of the following terms means the same as "ritardando"?
Rallentando
A tempo
Both A and C
Accelerando
5
If the composer wants all players to play, which expressive marking should (s)he use?
Dolce
Tutti
Subito
Cantabile
6
How would you perform this note?
Play it short and separated
Play it louder or with a harder attack
Play it slightly longer than one beat
Play it with a long silence after it
7
When is the Winter Choir Concert?
Thursday, Dec. 17
Tuesday, Dec 15
Monday, Dec. 14
Wednesday, Dec. 16
8
Which of these terms for tempo does not belong?
Presto
Vivace
Allegro
Largo
9
Which of these tempos means "walking speed" or "moderately slow"?
Andante
Largo
Adagio
Presto
10
What do you do if you see one of these in your music?
Hold the note
Speed up when you get to the note
Have a silent break in the music
Slow down when you get to the note
11
Which term means "with motion"?
Con Moto
Piu Mosso
Ad Libitum
Con Fuoco
12
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
13
If a composer wanted all of the notes played to be staccato, which prefix would (s)he add?
Piu
Con
Ad
Sempre
14
Which of these dynamics is the softest?
ff
f
p
pp
15
What is the difference between "solo" and "soli"?
Soli means more prominent than solo
Soli means multiple solos
Soli means the only solo
Soli has more motion
16
Which is these terms means "singable" or "song like"?
Dolce
Cantabile
Legato
Marcato
17
What is the name of this dynamic? (sfz)
fortissimo
sforzando
forte-piano
sforte-piano
18
Which term means "gradually get louder"?
sforzando
crescendo
decrescendo
diminuendo
19
What does this symbol mean?
Accent the note
Take a breath
Hold the note
Play the note shorter than written
20
Which of the following dynamic(s) are LOUDER than forte?
mf
Both B and C
mp
ff
