Duration terms the ones you need to know

What does 'duration' in music refer to?

• The length or shortness of a sound

• The emphasis on certain beats

• The speed of the music

• The repetition of musical elements

What is 'tempo' in music?

• The underlying pulse of the music

• The volume level of the music

• The structure of the music

• The speed at which music is played

Which term describes the repeating of musical elements?

• Duration

• Repetition

• Tempo

• Syncopation

What does '4/4' time signature indicate?

• Four minim beats per bar

• Four crotchet beats per bar

• Four quaver beats per bar

• Four semibreve beats per bar

What does 'largo' mean in musical terms?

• Lively

• Quickly

• Moderately

• Slowly and broadly

What is 'syncopation' in music?

• Accent on the weaker or offbeat

• A smooth and connected style of playing

• A fast tempo

• Repetition of a musical phrase

What does 'allegro' signify in music?

• In a detached manner

• Loudly

• Slowly

• Quickly, in a lively manner

Which term is used to describe music that changes time signatures frequently?

• Compound time

• Isometric

• Simple time

• Multimetric

What does 'staccato' indicate in music performance?

• A repeating rhythmic pattern

• Short and detached notes

• Smooth and connected notes

• A single loud note

What is indicated by a '6/8' time signature?

• Six crotchet beats per bar

• Six quaver beats per bar

• Three crotchet beats per bar

• Eight quaver beats per bar