Music and Arts Quiz

What does dynamics refer to in music?

• The speed of a song

• The loudness and softness of music

• The pitch of a sound

• The length of a note

Which Italian term means very soft?

• Piano (p)

• Pianissimo (pp)

• Forte (f)

• Mezzo forte (mf)

What does crescendo mean?

• Gradually getting softer

• Gradually getting louder

• Sudden accent

• Loud then soft

What is the symbol for forte?

• mf

• f

• pp

• sfz

Which of the following describes mezzo piano (mp)?

• Very loud

• Moderately soft

• Moderately loud

• Sudden accent

How do we express soft dynamics in a song?

• Singing with a strong voice

• Singing gently and quietly

• Singing with sudden accents

• Singing with a fast tempo

What happens when you see decrescendo in a music piece?

• The music gradually gets louder

• The music gradually gets softer

• The music suddenly stops

• The music gets faster

What does sforzando (sfz) indicate?

• Gradually getting louder

• A sudden accent

• Moderately loud

• Very soft

Which dynamic marking means loud then suddenly soft?

• sforzando

• fortepiano

• pianissimo

• mezzo piano

Why is dynamics important in music?

• It makes music faster

• It expresses emotions and moods

• It changes the melody

• It controls the rhythm