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

1

What does this symbol mean?

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

2

Which key signature has an F-sharp?

G major
F major
C major
D major

3

Give the meaning ofPP

Very loud
Moderately loud
Moderately loud
Very quiet

4

Give the meaning of Andante

Quickly
Hurrying
At a walking speed
Very slowly

5

What does the Italian term accel. mean?

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

6

What does this music symbol mean

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

7

What is the meaning of cantabile

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

8

In the given example what is this the key signature?

F major
C major
D major
G major

9

What is the meaning of staccato?

Play slowly
Play quickly
Play loud
Short and detached

10

What does fortissimo mean?

Very loud
Very quiet
Play with character
Very slowly

11

What key is the given example in?

G major
D major
F major
C major

12

What is this symbol above the note called?

Stave
Pause
Slur
Tie

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 adagio mean?

Moderately quiet
Fast
Slow
At a walking speed

15

Give the meaning of the following metronome marking.

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

16

Give the meaning of allegretto.

Slow
Medium speed
Very slowly
Fairly quick

Music Theory Grade 1 ABRSM (Italian Terms and Symbols)

Questions 16

Music Theory Grade 1 ABRSM (Italian Terms and Symbols)

Questions 16