Eduqas GCSE Music Keywords

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

• Rallentando

• Accelerando

What is the duration of a minim note?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• ½ beat

What does the term "allegro" indicate in terms of tempo?

• Very slow

• Walking pace/moderate

• Quite fast

• Very quick

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

• Emphasizes the note

What does "staccato" mean in musical terms?

• Play smoothly

• Detached

• Hold the note longer

• Sudden stress/accent

What is the meaning of "ritardando" in music?

• Gradually getting faster

• Gradually getting slower

• Return to the original speed

• In slower time

What is the duration of a semiquaver note?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• ¼ beat

• ½ beat

What does the term "sforzando" (sfz) indicate?

• Play smoothly

• Detached

• Sudden stress/accent

• Hold the note longer

What does "rubato" mean in musical terms?

• Gradually getting faster

• Rhythms are played in a more free/flexible way

• Gradually getting slower

• Return to the original speed