Music Terminology

Front

Which dynamic marking below is the loudest? fortissimo, forte, mezzo forte, piano

Back

fortissimo

Front

Which dynamic marking below is the softest? pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, forte

Back

pianissimo

Front

Which articulation marking makes a note short? Options: legato, staccato, slur, pedal

Back

staccato

Front

Which of the following articulation markings makes a note long? accent, detache, staccato, legato

Back

legato

Front

Which of the following symbols is found FIRST on a line of music? clef, key signature, time signature, tempo

Back

clef

Front

What is the definition of an accidental?

Back

An alteration to the key that lasts the rest of the measure

Front

Which of the following tempos is fastest? presto, allegro, moderato, largo

Back

presto

Front

Which of the following tempos is slowest? largo, moderato, allegro, presto

Back

largo

Front

How many strings do modern bowed string instruments have?

Back

4

Front

What is the difference between a string orchestra and a symphony orchestra?

Back

presence or absence of wind and brass instruments in the ensemble