Advanced music Theory Quiz

What does "fortissimo" mean in music dynamics?

• Very soft

• Very loud/strong

• Moderately loud

• Soft

Which term indicates a gradual increase in volume?

• Decrescendo

• Crescendo

• Piano

• Forte

What is the meaning of "pianissimo" in music?

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

• Very soft

• Soft

What does "mezzo piano" indicate in terms of volume?

• Very loud

• Moderately soft

• Very soft

• Loud

What does "sforzando" mean in music?

• Gradually getting softer

• Sudden strong accent

• Very fast

• Very slow

Which term means "gradually getting softer"?

• Crescendo

• Fortissimo

• Decrescendo

• Presto

What does "fortepiano" mean in music dynamics?

• Loud then soft

• Soft then loud

• Very loud

• Very soft

What is the meaning of "presto" in terms of tempo?

• Very slow

• Very fast

• Moderately fast

• Gradually slower

What does "grave" indicate in music?

• Very fast

• Very slow, solemn

• Moderately loud

• Sudden strong accent

What does "staccato" mean in music notation?

• Smooth and connected

• Short and detached

• Very loud

• Very soft