Musical Words and Symbols Grade 2 Page 48

What do articulation marks tell a player?

• How to play the notes smoothly or with an accent

• How to play the notes loudly or softly

• How to play the notes in a fast or slow tempo

• How to play the notes with expression

What do phrase marks indicate in music?

• The number of notes that can be sung or played before taking a breath

• The end of a piece of music

• The beginning of a new section in the music

• The tempo of the music

What does the tenuto mark indicate?

• To slightly lengthen and sustain the note

• To play the note with a staccato articulation

• To play the note with a strong accent

• To play the note softly

What do expression marks tell a player?

• What kind of feeling/mood to give the music

• How fast or slow to play the music

• How loud or soft to play the music

• What articulation to use when playing the music

What does 'cantabile' mean?

• With a singing tone

• With a fast and lively tempo

• With a graceful and flowing style

• With a very expressive interpretation

What does 'espressivo' mean?

• Expressively

• Slowly

• Gracefully

• Very expressively

What does 'grazioso' mean?

• Gracefully

• With a singing tone

• Expressively

• Very expressively

What does 'molto' mean?

• Very

• Slowly

• Gracefully

• With a singing tone

What does '8va' indicate in music?

• Play the music an octave higher

• Play the music an octave lower

• Play the music with a staccato articulation

• Play the music with a strong accent

What does '8b' indicate in music?

• Play the music an octave lower

• Play the music an octave higher

• Play the music with a staccato articulation

• Play the music with a strong accent