IGCSE Music Terminology quiz

Identify the terms and definitions that align with the musical indication of DYNAMICS

• fff, ff, f, mp,p, scresc., decresc

• rall., allegro, lento,

• The term describes the volume that the music is meant to be played at

• The term describes the speed that the music is meant to be played at

Identify the terms and definitions that align with the TEMPO indication in music

• The word indicates the volume the music is meant to be played at

• The word indicates the speed the music is meant to be played at

• allegro, lento, vivace, grave

• minim = 120; crotchet = 64; quaver = 86

In Music, expression markings...

• Are specific directions about how individual notes should be attacked, connected, separated, or ended

• Can indicate the disposition of the piece, but they do not give specific instructions for how to communicate that mood.

• Are more subjective and open to interpretation than pitches and rhythm

• Are simply adjectives or phrases that describe the overall mood or temperament of a piece. These markings are conventionally in Italian, but they may appear in any language.

Articulation in music is...

• staccato, tenuto, accent, slur, ties

• cantabile, con brio, expressivo, maestoso

• specific directions about how individual notes should be attacked, connected, separated, or ended

• an indication which tells you the speed in which you should be performing the piece

Alto clef is also known as...

• G clef

• C clef

• F clef

• Tenor Clef

The Bass clef is also known as the

• C clef

• F clef

• G clef

• Tenor Clef

The G clef is also known as the...

• Treble clef

• Alto Clef

• Tenor Clef

• Bass Clef

What type of a musical example is this and which musical period is this except from

• Classical period

• Romantic period

• String Trio

• Orchestra

• Chamber Group

What type of an ensemble is this and what are its common sections of instruments?

• Brass Band

• Jazz Band

• Jazz Orchestra

• Horn and Rhythm Section

• Horn, Brass and Rhythm Section

What kind of an ensemble is this excerpt performed by?

• A vocal trio

• A string quartet

• A brass band

• A choir