Music Theory Quiz

What does Accelerando mean?

• Play louder and louder

• Slow down gradually

• Increase tempo as directed by conductor

• Add extra sauce to the rhythm

What does Fermata instruct musicians to do?

• Stop and restart the measure

• Hold the note or rest until stopped by the conductor

• Accent every other note

• Repeat the section three times fast

Allegro best describes which musical instruction?

• Play with sadness

• Slowly and heavily

• Lively, fast

• Like you're racing a squirrel

What tempo is represented by Andante?

• Very fast

• Moderate walking tempo

• Loud and aggressive

• Confused but confident

What is a Chord?

• A group of brass instruments

• A single pitch sustained

• 2 or more notes played at the same time

• A tangled cable backstage

The term Dynamics refers to:

• The length of notes

• The volume of music

• The style of bowing

• Who’s in charge of snack duty

What does Espressivo mean in music?

• Staccato

• Expressively

• With precision

• After consuming espresso

Harmony involves:

• Playing solo

• 2 or more notes supporting a melody

• Only percussion

• Singing in four different keys on purpose

What is an Ostinato?

• A repeated musical phrase

• A type of scale

• A sudden silence

• A spicy meatball

Syncopation is defined as:

• Even rhythmic accents

• Placement of rhythms in unexpected places

• Triplets in 3/4 time

• Playing while synchronized swimming