Music Performance Terminology

The act of singing or playing musical instruments for others to hear is called:

• Listening

• Performance

• Composition

• Dancing

A performance by one person is called:

• Duet

• Solo

• Trio

• Quartet

A musical performance by two people is called:

• Trio

• Duet

• Quartet

• Opera

A group of three performers is known as:

• Duet

• Solo

• Trio

• Recital

A group of four performers is called:

• Quartet

• Trio

• Opera

• Duet

Which performance involves both acting and singing on stage?

• Oratorio

• Opera

• Recital

• Solo

A large group of instrumentalists performing together is called:

• Orchestra

• Opera

• Recital

• Duet

A musical story without costumes or acting is called:

• Recital

• Solo

• Oratorio

• Duet

Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for a musical performance?

• Stay positive

• Avoid practice

• Record yourself

• Take care of your instrument

Which advice best helps in preparing for performance?

• Ignore your material

• Practice regularly

• Avoid confidence

• Leave your instrument