Music 4thQA

We can use this device to measure the beat per minute in song composition.

• Tempo

• Metronome

• Ritardando

What is the Italian term when a piece of music is supposed to be played gradually getting slow?

• Dynamics

• Metronome

• Ritardando

This comes from the Latin word tempus, which means “time.” It refers to the rate of speed or pace of music.

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Forte

It is the degree of loudness and softness of sound.

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Forte

This symbol in music shows that a music piece should be played loudly.

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Forte(f)

Expression, through dynamics and tempo, is needed to show the direction and flow of music.

• True

• False

The musician adds dynamic markings in his/her work to make the music appealing and interesting to the listeners.

• True

• False

The symbol f (forte) in music shows a gradual increase in volume and speed.

• True

• False

The symbol p (piano) in music means to be played softly.

• True

• False

Dynamic symbols are used to indicate the parts of a song or musical piece that need to be expressed differently.

• True

• False