Enj. Mus. Chapter 7

The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played is its:

• meter

• tempo

• movement

• mood

What emotional response would most likely be associated with an accelerating tempo?

• peacefulness

• agitation

• sadness

• exhaustion

Music that sounds despairing and sad usually has a ________ tempo.

• fast

• moderate

• slow

• vigorous

In what language are tempo markings generally given?

• Italian

• French

• German

• Dutch

Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo?

• andante

• adagio

• piano

• allegro

Which of the following tempo markings does NOT indicate a slow tempo?

• grave

• largo

• presto

• adagio

Which of the following tempo markings is the fastest?

• presto

• vivace

• moderato

• allegro

Which of the following modifiers should be added to an allegro markings to indicate a very fast tempo?

• meno

• molto

• non troppo

• a tempo

The term accelerando indicates that the tempo is:

• getting slower

• staying the same

• getting faster

• returning tot he original tempo

The degree of loudness of softness, or volume, at which music is played is called:

• texture

• tempo

• timbre

• dynamics