Music Theory Quiz

What is pitch in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• How high or low a sound is

• The length of a note

What does tempo refer to in music?

• The pitch of the notes

• The volume of the music

• The speed or pace of the music

• The duration of the notes

What is the effect of a fast tempo on the mood of a piece?

• It may feel relaxed or sad

• It may feel more energetic or happy

• It may feel more serious

• It may feel more mysterious

What does accelerando mean?

• Getting faster

• Getting slower

• Staying the same speed

• Changing pitch

What does rallentando mean?

• Changing pitch

• Staying the same speed

• Getting slower

• Getting faster

What is duration in music?

• The pitch of the notes

• The volume of the music

• The speed of the music

• The length of each note

How is the length of a note measured?

• In hertz

• In decibels

• In beats

• In seconds

Which word means ‘Very Slow’

• Allegro

• Musical or non-musical

• Speed of the music

• Lento

Which term describes a walking pace?

• Volume

• Andante

• Vivace

• Adagio

What does Presto mean?

• Fast

• Getting faster

• Very fast

• As fast as possible