Beethoven Key Words Quiz

What does "Dynamic contrast" refer to in music?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Wide ranging and quickly shifting for dramatic effect

• Consistent volume throughout

• Slow decrease in volume

What is the meaning of "Forte piano (fp)" in musical terms?

• Soft, then immediately loud

• Gradual increase in volume

• Loud, then immediately soft

• Consistent volume

What does "Sforzando (sfz)" indicate in a musical score?

• Gradual decrease in volume

• Sudden loud accent on an individual note or chord

• Consistent volume throughout

• Gradual increase in volume

What does "Fortissimo (ff)" mean in musical terms?

• Very, very soft

• Moderately loud

• Very, very loud

• Soft

What does the term "Grave" indicate in music?

• Fast tempo

• Very slow tempo

• Moderate tempo

• Lively tempo

How is "Common Time" represented in musical notation?

• As '3/4'

• As '2/4'

• As 'C'

• As '6/8'

What is an important feature of the slow intro in Beethoven's Pathetique?

• Fast rhythms

• Dotted rhythms

• Syncopated rhythms

• Simple rhythms

What does "Allegro di molto e con brio" mean?

• Very slow and calm

• Very fast with vigor

• Moderately fast

• Slowly with expression

What is the time signature for "Cut Common" or "alla breve" time?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/2

• 6/8

What is a feature of accompaniment in the first subject?

• Staccato crotchets

• Continuous quavers

• Syncopated rhythms

• Triplet notes