Year 3 Practice Quiz

What does the musical term "Crescendo" mean?

• Gradually softer

• Very softly

• Gradually louder

• Sudden accent

Which symbol represents "Pianissimo"?

• pp

• mp

• ff

• sfz

What is the definition of "Staccato"?

• Smooth, connected

• Detached, separated

• Emphasis on attack of note

• In a singing or vocal style

Which term is used for "Moderately slow, like a walking speed"?

• Allegro

• Andante

• Presto

• Vivace

What does the symbol "sfz" stand for?

• Sudden accent

• Full, loud

• Very softly

• Gradually slower

What is the order of flats in key signatures?

• B E A D G C F

• F C G D A E B

• C G D A E B F

• G D A E B F C

How do you build a major scale?

• Two tetrachords connected by a whole step

• Three tetrachords connected by a half step

• Two tetrachords connected by a half step

• Three tetrachords connected by a whole step

Which intervals are considered Perfect?

• Unison, 4th, 5th, Octave

• 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th

• 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th

• 2nd, 4th, 6th, Octave

What is the first step in identifying intervals?

• Count all the lines and spaces up to the top note

• Identify the key signature

• Determine the quality of the interval

• Play the notes on an instrument

What is the order of sharps in key signatures?

• F C G D A E B

• B E A D G C F

• C G D A E B F

• G D A E B F C