Musical Terminology Quiz

Which term means "gradually getting faster"?

• Ritardando

• Accelerando

• A tempo

• Decrescendo

What is the meaning of "pp" in dynamics?

• Piano

• Pianissimo

• Mezzo piano

• Forte

Which term indicates "gradually getting louder"?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Ritardando

• A tempo

What does "legato" mean in articulation?

• Short, detached

• Smooth, connected

• Gradually getting softer

• Gradually getting louder

What is the meaning of "coda" in musical terms?

• From the beginning

• Closing section

• The end

• From the sign

What does "solo" mean in musical terms?

• All

• One section or group

• One performer

• A lot

What does "forte" mean in dynamics?

• Soft

• Moderately soft

• Loud

• Very loud

Which term means "gradually getting softer"?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Accelerando

• Ritardando

What does "staccato" mean in articulation?

• Short, detached

• Smooth, connected

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

What does "mezzo forte" mean in dynamics?

• Moderately soft

• Moderately loud

• Very loud

• Soft