Year 11 Quiz in Lesson

What does "staccato" mean in music?

• To play notes smoothly and connected

• To play notes short and detached

• To play notes loudly

• To play notes softly

Which term describes playing a string instrument with a bow?

• Pizzicato

• Arco

• Tremolo

• Legato

What does "ff" stand for in musical dynamics?

• Fortissimo

• Piano

• Mezzo forte

• Pianissimo

Which type of chord is made up of three notes?

• Seventh chord

• Triad

• Blue note

• Drone

What is a "perfect cadence" in music?

• A chord progression that sounds unfinished

• A chord progression that sounds complete

• A single note held throughout a piece

• A series of notes played in a scale

Which instrument is not part of a standard orchestra?

• Violin

• Harpsichord

• Cello

• Flute

What is the term for a group of three musicians playing together?

• Duet

• Trio

• Quartet

• Quintet

Which of the following is a feature of African drumming?

• Use of electronic instruments

• Complex rhythms and polyrhythms

• Use of string instruments

• Simple melodies

What is a "concerto" in music?

• A solo vocal performance

• A large-scale work for orchestra and soloist

• A small group of musicians playing together

• A type of dance music

What does "crescendo" mean in music?

• To gradually get softer

• To gradually get louder

• To play very fast

• To play very slow