KO 5 Musical Terms and Signs

What does "pianissimo" (pp) indicate in music dynamics?

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

• Very soft

• Moderately soft

Which term is used to describe gradually getting louder in music?

• Diminuendo

• Crescendo

• Staccato

• Allegro

What is the duration of a minim note?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• ½ beat

What does a sharp (#) symbol do to a note?

• Lowers it by a semitone

• Cancels a previous sharp or flat

• Raises it by a semitone

• Holds the note longer

Which tempo marking indicates a very slow pace?

• Allegro

• Largo

• Andante

• Presto

What does the term "staccato" mean in music?

• Play smoothly

• Detached

• Gradually getting slower

• Emphasize the note

How many beats does a semibreve note have?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• ½ beat

What does the term "ritardando" indicate in music?

• Gradually getting faster

• Gradually getting slower

• Return to the original speed

• In slower time

Which key signature has one sharp?

• C Major

• G Major

• D Major

• F Major

What is the order of sharps in key signatures?

• F C G D A E B

• B E A D G C F

• C D E F G A B

• G F E D C B A