Chorus terms!

What does Accelerando mean?

• Gradually get slower

• Suddenly get faster

• Gradually get faster

• Suddenly get slower

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what does Glissando mean?

• Glide from one pitch to another

• Detached

• Lower in pitch

• Suddenly with force

What does a decrescendo do?

• It increases the volume.

• It has no effect on the volume.

• It decreases the volume.

• It changes the pitch.

What does accent mean?

• A pause of unspecified length on a note or rest.

• An emphasis on a rhythm or melodic detail.

• A symbol that is used to indicate which pitch should be played.

• The volume level of how soft or loud to sing.

What is a bass clef?

• A note that lasts one beat.

• A symbol that is used to indicate which pitch should be played.

• A symbol placed on the fourth line of a staff.

• The speed of the music.

What does a crescendo do?

• A crescendo decreases volume.

• A crescendo increases the volume.

• A crescendo has no effect on volume.

• A crescendo changes the tempo of the music.

What does diminuendo mean?

• Complete silence.
• Sudden increase in volume.

• Fast tempo.
• Gradual decrease in loudness.

What do dynamics mean?

• The volume level of how soft or loud.

• The process of creating a sculpture or painting.
• A note that lasts 4 beats.

• Changes in pitch, rhythm, and tempo in music.

What is an eight note?

• A note that represents one-half of a whole note and lasts 2 beats.

• A note that represents one-quarter of a whole note and lasts 1 beat.

• A note that represents one-eighth of a whole note and lasts half of a beat.

• A note that represents one-sixteenth of a whole note and lasts a quarter of a beat.