Wind Ensemble Vocab Quiz #1

What is the term for a quick, decorative note played before the main note?

• Tacet

• Grace Note

• Legato

• Fermata

What does "Tacet" indicate in music?

• To play softly

• To play joyfully

• Silence for a section or entire movement

• To play with expression

Match the following musical terms with their meanings.

• Dolce

• Gradually slow down

• Rallentando

• Fast, lively tempo

• Scherzando

• Sweetly, softly

• Allegro

• Playfully

What does "Legato" mean in music?

• Smooth and connected notes

• A sudden, strong accent

• Gradually increase speed

• A rhythmic, buoyant quality

What does "Accelerando" mean in music?

• Gradually slow down

• Gradually increase speed

• A sudden accent

• Return to the original tempo

What does "Sfp" (Sforzando Piano) mean?

• A sudden, strong accent

• A sudden accent followed by immediate softness

• Gradually increase speed

• With expression and feeling

What does "Allegro" mean in musical terms?

• Fast, lively tempo

• Sweetly, softly

• Gradually slow down

• Playfully

"Sforzando" (sfz) means (a)   in music.

• A sudden, strong accent
• Gradually slow down
• A little
• Very much

What is the meaning of "Ben Marcato"?

• Soft and gentle

• Well-marked and accented

• Fast and lively

• Slow and smooth

What does "8va Bassa" instruct musicians to do?

• Play an octave higher than written

• Play an octave lower than written

• Play at the same octave

• Play two octaves higher