Music Quiz key terms

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

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

• Very soft

• Moderately soft

Which term means "gradually getting louder"?

• Diminuendo

• Crescendo

• Rallentando

• Accelerando

What is the length (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

• Raises it by a semitone

• Cancels a previous sharp or flat

• Holds the note longer

Which tempo marking indicates a "walking pace"?

• Largo

• Allegretto

• Andante

• Presto

What does "staccato" mean in musical terms?

• Play smoothly

• Detached

• Emphasize the note

• Hold the note longer

What is the duration of a semiquaver note?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• ¼ beat

• ½ beat

What does "accelerando" mean?

• Gradually getting slower

• Gradually getting faster

• Return to the original speed

• In slower time

What does a "tie" do in music notation?

• Raises a note by a semitone

• Lowers a note by a semitone

• Holds the notes for the full value of the tied notes

• Emphasizes the note

What is the meaning of "sforzando" (sfz)?

• Play smoothly

• Sudden stress/accent

• Gradually getting quieter

• Detached