Music Terminology Vocabulary Quiz

What does "Allegro" mean in musical terms?

• Gradually softer volume

• Fast

• Expressive

• Original tempo

Which term indicates a gradual decrease in volume?

• Diminuendo

• Legato

• Accent

• Grandioso

What is the meaning of "Rallentando"?

• A little less motion

• Slower

• Loud and then soft immediately after

• Go back to the top

How would you describe "Grandioso" in musical terms?

• In smooth style

• Expressive

• Grandly, greatly

• Moderately slower

What does "Legato" mean?

• Emphasizes the beginning of a note

• In smooth style

• Original tempo

• Much slower

What does "A tempo" instruct a musician to do?

• Gradual broadening style and slowing tempo

• Original tempo

• A little less motion

• Fast

Which term means to emphasize the beginning of a note?

• Accent

• Espressivo

• Poco meno mosso

• Andate

What does "Fp" stand for in musical dynamics?

• Loud and then soft immediately after

• Gradually softer volume

• Moderately slower

• Go back to the top

What does "Molto ritardando" mean?

• Much slower

• Expressive

• Fast

• In smooth style

What does "D.C." stand for in music notation?

• Da capo; go back to the top

• A little less motion

• Original tempo

• Gradual broadening style and slowing tempo