Music Terminology

Front

Which dynamic marking below is the loudest?

Back

fortissimo

Front

Which dynamic marking below is the softest?

Back

pianissimo

Front

Which articulation marking makes a note short?

Back

staccato

Front

Which of the following articulation markings makes a note long?

Back

legato

Front

Which symbol is found FIRST on a line of music?

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?

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.