Music Terminology

Which dynamic marking below is the loudest?

• fortissimo

• forte

• mezzo forte

• piano

Which dynamic marking below is the softest?

• pianissimo

• piano

• mezzo piano

• forte

Which of the following articulation markings makes a note short?

• legato

• staccato

• slur

• pedal

Which of the following articulation markings makes a note long?

• accent

• detache

• staccato

• legato

Which of the following symbols is found FIRST on a line of music?

• clef

• key signature

• time signature

• tempo

What is the definition of an accidental?

• A note played by mistake

• An alteration to the key that lasts the rest of the piece

• An alteration to the key that lasts the rest of the measure

• A note left out by mistake

Which of the following tempos is fastest?

• presto

• allegro

• moderato

• largo

Which of the following tempos is slowest?

• largo

• moderato

• allegro

• presto

How many strings do modern bowed string instruments have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the difference between a string orchestra and a symphony orchestra?

• length of music performed

• venue in which music is performed

• presence or absence of wind and brass instruments in the ensemble

• presence or absence of a conductor