Orchestra Music Terms & Symbols

Define the word TEMPO:

• Louds and softs in the music

• Repeat a section

• The speed of the music

• Gradually slow down

In orchestra class, this symbol is a:

• Comma

• Breath Mark

• Stop Bow

• Bow Lift

Name this musical symbol:

• Hashtag

• Natural

• Sharp

• Staff

This terms means to gradually slow down:

• Ritardando

• Accelerando

• Crescendo

• a Tempo

This musical symbol is a:

• Bar Line

• Repeat Sign

• Fermata

• Coda

In orchestra class, this symbol is:

• A Down Bow

• A Flat

• A Bow Lift

• An Up Bow

Which of these terms is NOT a tempo:

• Andante

• Crescendo

• Moderato

• Allegro

What is the name of this symbol?

• hold

• bird's eye

• fermata

• watch

This term means 'all play', (usually written after a solo or soli):

• Tutti

• Divisi

• Andante

• Simile

What is the name of this symbol?

• bass clef

• tenor clef

• treble clef

• alto clef