Music Definitions Quiz

What is tempo in music?

• The key or tonality of a piece of music.

• The volume or loudness of a piece of music.

• The speed or pace at which a piece of music is played.

• The length or duration of a piece of music.

What is rhythm in music?

• Pattern of sounds and silences

• The speed of a song

• Melody of a song

• The volume of a song

What is dynamics in music?

• Change in pitch and tone.

• The use of different musical genres.

• The study of musical instruments.

• Variation in volume and intensity of sound.

What is articulation in music?

• The type of instrument used in a musical performance.

• The way a musician holds their instrument.

• The process of composing a musical piece.

• The way a musician plays or sings individual notes or phrases.

Which term refers to a very slow tempo in music?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Presto

• Adagio

Which term refers to a moderately slow tempo in music?

Which term refers to a moderately fast tempo in music?

• Presto

• Largo

• Adagio

• Allegro

Which term refers to a very fast tempo in music?

• allegro

• adagio

• andante

• presto

Which term refers to playing music softly?

• fortissimo

• pianissimo

• mezzo piano

• allegro

Which term refers to playing music loudly?

• piano

• forte

• mezzo-forte

• crescendo