Music Terminology Quiz

What is the meaning of "Accent" in musical terms?

• Emphasizing a note

• Playing softly

• Playing smoothly

• Gradually slowing down

What does "Sforzando" indicate in music?

• Gradually getting softer

• A sudden strong accent

• Playing very softly

• Playing very loudly

What does "Tenuto" mean?

• Hold the note for its full value

• Play the note shorter

• Gradually speed up

• Gradually slow down

What does "Marcato" mean in music?

• Play the note smoothly

• Play the note short and loud

• Play the note softly

• Play the note quickly

What does a "Slur" indicate in music?

• Play notes smoothly and connected

• Play notes with emphasis

• Play notes detached

• Play notes loudly

What does "Fortissimo" mean?

• Very soft

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

• Moderately soft

What does "Decrescendo" mean in music?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

• Playing very loudly

• Playing very softly

What does "Accelerando" mean?

• To slow down

• To speed up

• To play softly

• To repeat

What does "Ritardando" mean in music?

• To speed up

• To slow down

• To play loudly

• To stop

What does "A tempo" mean in music?

• To return to the original speed

• To slow down

• To play softly

• To repeat