Music Dynamics Quiz

What does "dynamics" refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• The duration of the notes

• The order of events in a piece

Which term means "very quiet" in music?

• Piano

• Forte

• Pianissimo

• Mezzo-piano

If a piece of music is getting louder, what term would be used?

• Decrescendo

• Fortissimo

• Crescendo

• Piano

What does "tempo" mean in music?

• The volume of the music

• The speed of the music

• The tune of the song

• How high or low a note sounds

Which term describes a very fast tempo?

• Largo

• Moderato

• Allegro

• Presto

What is the term for the tune of a song?

• Rhythm

• Form

• Melody

• Pitch

How many players are in a trio?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which instrument is NOT part of the brass family?

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• French Horn

• Flute

What family does the violin belong to?

• Brass

• String

• Woodwind

• Percussion

Which instrument is part of the woodwind family?

• Tuba

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Snare Drum