Music Terms Test 1

What is the term for a gradual increase in volume of music?

• Crescendo
• Staccato
• Allegro
• Pianissimo

Which term describes a quick succession of notes played in a detached and separated manner?

• Staccato
• Allegro
• Adagio
• Legato

What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?

• Tempo
• Pitch
• Coda
• Dynamics

What is the term for a sudden and dramatic decrease in volume of music?

• Decrescendo
• Fortissimo
• Crescendo
• Pianissimo

What is the term for a sudden force; with empasis of a note?

• Sforzando
• Pizzicato
• Legato
• Vibrato

What does staccato mean in musical notation?

• Short and detached
• Slower and softer
• Long and sustained
• Loud and strong

What does legato mean in musical notation?

• Smooth and connected
• Abrupt and sharp
• Fast and energetic
• Quiet and muted

What does crescendo mean in musical notation?

• Gradually getting louder
• Slow and gradual
• Soft and gentle
• Abrupt and sudden

What does pianissimo mean in musical notation?

• Very soft
• Moderately soft
• Moderately loud
• Very loud

What does fermata indicate in musical notation?

• Hold the note longer
• Skip the note
• Play the note softly
• Play the note quickly