11.10 Quiz: Dynamics and Textures

What does this dynamic mean?

• Mezzo piano - medium loud

• Mezzo piano - loud

• Mezzo piano - medium soft

• Mezzo piano - soft

What does this dynamic mean?

• Mezzo forte - medium loud

• Mezzo forte - loud

• Mezzo forte - medium soft

• Mezzo forte - soft

What does this dynamic mean?

• piano - soft

• piano - medium soft

• piano - loud

• piano - medium loud

What volume does this dynamic mean?

• loud

• very loud

• soft

• medium soft

What is a melodic texture called with a melody without an accompaniment?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Stereophonic

What is a melodic texture called with one voice accompanied by chords?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Stereophonic

• Polyphonic

What musical texture describes multiple melodic voices (melodies) playing simultaneously (at the same time) or at different times?

• Stereophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

What does the "m" stand for when looking at a dynamic? (Example: mf)

• Mezzo = Medium

• Mezzo = Loud

• Mezzo = Small

• Mezzo = Big

Which one of these terms best describes how loud or soft a piece of music should be played at?

• Texture

• Dynamics

• Form

• Rhythm

What does crescendo mean?

• To gradually get quieter

• To sing

• To gradually get louder

• To hold the note