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Musical Terms

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define "upbeat"

a)

notes or rhythms that occur after the beat

b)

notes or rhythms that occur on the beat

c)

notes or rhythms that are irregular

d)

notes or rhythms that are regular

2.

Define "downbeat"

a)

notes or rhythms that occur after the beat

b)

notes or rhythms that occur on the beat

c)

notes or rhythms that are irregular

d)

notes or rhythms that are regular

3.

Define "Consonance"

a)

unpleasant and disagreeable harmonies

b)

unison harmonies

c)

pleasant and agreeable harmonies

d)

complex harmonies

4.

Define "Dissonance"

a)

unpleasant and disagreeable harmonies

b)

unison harmonies

c)

pleasant and agreeable harmonies

d)

complex harmonies

5.

define "Key signature"

a)

the numbers at the beginning of a piece of music that tell you how many beats in a measure and what type of note receives the beat

b)

the collection of flats or sharps at the beginning of a piece of music that defines the notes used in the piece, the tonality and the tonic pitch.

c)

the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff

d)

The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.

6.

Define "Clef"

a)

the numbers at the beginning of a piece of music that tell you how many beats in a measure and what type of note receives the beat

b)

the collection of flats or sharps at the beginning of a piece of music that defines the notes used in the piece, the tonality and the tonic pitch.

c)

the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff

d)

The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.

7.

Define "Time Signature"

a)

the numbers at the beginning of a piece of music that tell you how many beats in a measure and what type of note receives the beat

b)

the collection of flats or sharps at the beginning of a piece of music that defines the notes used in the piece, the tonality and the tonic pitch.

c)

the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff

d)

The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.

8.

Define "Tempo Marking"

a)

the numbers at the beginning of a piece of music that tell you how many beats in a measure and what type of note receives the beat

b)

the collection of flats or sharps at the beginning of a piece of music that defines the notes used in the piece, the tonality and the tonic pitch.

c)

the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff

d)

The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.

9.

Define "fermata"

a)

to hold a note shorter than usual

b)

to hold a note longer than usual

c)

to let a note fade away

d)

to let a note increase in intensity

10.

Define "Largo"

a)

very slow

b)

slow

c)

moderately

d)

fast

11.

Define "Moderato"

a)

very slow

b)

slow

c)

moderately

d)

fast

12.

Define "Allegro"

a)

very slow

b)

slow

c)

moderately

d)

fast

13.

Define "Vivace"

a)

very slow

b)

slow

c)

moderately quick

d)

fast fast, lively

14.

Define "Maestoso"

a)

Majestically

b)

Masterfully

c)

Mindfully

d)

Magically

15.

Define "tutti"

a)

or one player

b)

For two players

c)

For all

d)

For none

16.

Define "Solo"

a)

for one player

b)

For two players

c)

For all

d)

For none

17.

Define "Duet"

a)

for one player

b)

For two players

c)

For all

d)

For none

18.

Define "Tacet"

a)

for one player

b)

For two players

c)

For all

d)

For none-don't play

19.

Define "poco a poco"

a)

a lot and a lot

b)

Short and light

c)

little by little

d)

Big by big

20.

Define "subito"

a)

Underneath

b)

Above

c)

sneakily

d)

Suddenly

21.

Define "con moto"

a)

with cream

b)

with ice

c)

with motion

d)

with others

22.

Define "alla marcia"

a)

like Marcia

b)

in the style of a march

c)

in the style of Marcia

d)

with Marko

23.

Define "Tenuto(ten)"

a)

hold out

b)

Make slower

c)

Hold back

d)

Make quicker

24.

Define "meno mosso"

a)

more movement

b)

More sound

c)

Less movement

d)

Less sound

25.

Define "piu mosso"

a)

more movement

b)

More sound

c)

Less movement

d)

Less sound

26.

Define "marcato"

a)

loud

b)

in the same manner

c)

marked, accented and separated

d)

like a march

27.

Define "simile"

a)

play happily

b)

play smoothly

c)

play in a similar style

d)

play longingly

28.

Define "interval"

a)

the distance between 2 rhythms

b)

the distance between 2 entrances

c)

the distance between 2 instruments

d)

the distance between 2 notes

29.

Define "andante"

a)

a slow tempo

b)

a fast tempo

c)

a walking tempo

d)

a very fast tempo

30.

Define "measure"

a)

the 5 lines and 4 spaces that music is written on

b)

a place to rest

c)

the distance between 2 notes

d)

the space between 2 bar lines

31.

Define "rallentando"

a)

gradually get louder

b)

Gradually get softer

c)

Gradually speed up

d)

Gradually slow down

32.

Define "ritard"

a)

gradually get louder

b)

Gradually get softer

c)

Gradually speed up

d)

Gradually slow down

33.

Define "accelerando"

a)

gradually get louder

b)

Gradually get softer

c)

Gradually speed up

d)

Gradually slow down

34.

Define "diminuendo"

a)

gradually get louder

b)

Gradually get softer

c)

Gradually speed up

d)

Gradually slow down

35.

Define "crescencdo"

a)

gradually get louder

b)

Gradually get softer

c)

Gradually speed up

d)

Gradually slow down

36.

Define "chorale"

a)

a fast exciting piece with lots of percussion

b)

a slow lyrical piece that should be played in a singing manner usually in 4 parts

c)

a slow piece that features a soloist or section of the ensemble

d)

a medium piece with a lyrical melody

37.

Define "Adagio"

a)

slow tempo

b)

fast tempo

c)

very fast tempo

d)

play louder

38.

Define "accent"

a)

play loud

b)

give emphasis to that note

c)

rest

d)

play soft