Year 9 (Gen) Music Terms

What is the definition of piano (p)?

• loud

• smooth

• soft

• gradually soft

Define forte

• fast and lively

• loud

• slow

• very loud

Define mezzo piano

• moderately soft

• moderately loud

• gradually slower

• the end

Match the definition to the correct word:

"moderately loud"

• diminuendo

• vivace

• Dal Segno

• mezzo forte

Match the definition to the correct term:

"Quickly, cheerfully"

• Allegro

• Largo

• Pianissimo

• Da Capo

Define pianissimo

• very loud

• very soft

• gradually faster

• walking speed

Define fortissimo

• lively

• very soft

• very loud

• animated

Match the definition to the correct term:

"gradually louder"

• crescendo

• accelerando

• tenuto

• staccato

What is this symbol called?

• crescendo

• accelerando

• ritardando

• decrescendo

Define Largo

• very smooth

• short and detached

• very slow

• sudden strong accent