Musical Expression Terminology

This word means how a single note or series of notes should be played.

• Tempo

• Articulation

• Dynamics

• Sforzando

Staccato music should be played short and _______.

The volume of the music is called _________.

• Dynamics

• tempo

• meter

• forte

To add musical expression, the musician should add ______.

• tempo

• beat

• phrasing

• tears

This word means to play with a sudden, strong emphasis

• Accent

• tenuto

• Sforzando

• Crescendo

This word means the speed of the music.

• Phrasing

• Dynamics

• Articulation

• Tempo

What does this mean?

• piano, loud

• piano, soft

• pianissimo, very soft

• pianissimo, very loud

How should these notes be played?

• legato

• slurred

• tenuto

• staccato

Which of the following best fits the tempo?

• lento

• andante

• presto

• allegro

Which articulation is shown?

• accent

• legato

• tenuto

• staccato