IB Music Terms Pre-Assessment

Front

What is the term used to describe the speed or pace of music, often indicated by beats per minute (BPM)?

Back

Tempo

Front

What term is used to describe the variation in loudness or intensity in music, indicated by terms such as piano (soft) and forte (loud)?

Back

Dynamics

Front

What is a gradual increase in volume or intensity over time called?

Back

Crescendo

Front

Which term refers to the pattern of sounds and silences in music, created by the arrangement of beats and notes over time?

Back

Rhythm

Front

What is the basic unit of time in music, typically recurring at regular intervals?

Back

Beat

Front

What is the term for a gradual decrease in volume or intensity over time?

Back

Decrescendo

Front

What is the term that describes the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

What is the term for the combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously?

Back

Harmony

Front

What is the term for the structure or organization of a musical composition?

Back

Form

Front

What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played, often indicated at the beginning of a score?

Back

Tempo Marking