Symphonic Band Vocab Quiz #2

What does "Andante" mean in musical terms?

• A fast, lively tempo

• A moderately slow tempo

• A sudden strong accent

• A gradual decrease in volume

What is the meaning of "Soli" in music?

• A single soloist performing

• A section of instruments performing

• A gradual slowing down

• A sudden strong accent

What does "Poco" mean when used with other musical terms?

• Very much

• A little

• Gradually slow down

• Played with emotion

What does "Rallentando" (rall.) indicate in music?

• Gradually slow down

• Gradually increase volume

• A fast, lively tempo

• A sudden strong accent

Match the following musical terms with their meanings.

• Sforzando

• A sudden strong accent

• Allegro

• A fast, lively tempo

• Diminuendo

• Gradually increase volume

• Crescendo

• Gradually decrease volume

A "Fermata" in musical notation is a symbol indicating a note or rest should be held until the director indicates a change.

• A fast, lively tempo
• A symbol indicating a note or rest held until the conductor indicates moving on

• A gradual slowing down
• A sudden strong accent

What does "Allegro" mean in music?

• A moderately slow tempo

• A fast, lively tempo

• A gradual decrease in volume

• A sudden strong accent

What does "Molto" mean in musical terms?

• Very much

• A little

• Gradually slow down

• Played softly

Match the following musical terms with their meanings.

• Allegro

• A fast, lively tempo

• Sforzando

• A sudden strong accent

• Pianissimo

• Played softly

• Espressivo

• Played expressively, with emotion

"Maestoso" in music means (a)  

• In a majestic and dignified manner
• A fast, lively tempo
• A gradual decrease in volume
• A sudden strong accent