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WorksheetsMusical Terms
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Define "upbeat"
notes or rhythms that occur after the beat
notes or rhythms that occur on the beat
notes or rhythms that are irregular
notes or rhythms that are regular
Define "downbeat"
notes or rhythms that occur after the beat
notes or rhythms that occur on the beat
notes or rhythms that are irregular
notes or rhythms that are regular
Define "Consonance"
unpleasant and disagreeable harmonies
unison harmonies
pleasant and agreeable harmonies
complex harmonies
Define "Dissonance"
unpleasant and disagreeable harmonies
unison harmonies
pleasant and agreeable harmonies
complex harmonies
define "Key signature"
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
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.
the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff
The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.
Define "Clef"
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
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.
the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff
The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.
Define "Time Signature"
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
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.
the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff
The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.
Define "Tempo Marking"
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
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.
the symbol at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you where F, G or C are located on the staff
The terms at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you how fast to play the music.
Define "fermata"
to hold a note shorter than usual
to hold a note longer than usual
to let a note fade away
to let a note increase in intensity
Define "Largo"
very slow
slow
moderately
fast
Define "Moderato"
very slow
slow
moderately
fast
Define "Allegro"
very slow
slow
moderately
fast
Define "Vivace"
very slow
slow
moderately quick
fast fast, lively
Define "Maestoso"
Majestically
Masterfully
Mindfully
Magically
Define "tutti"
or one player
For two players
For all
For none
Define "Solo"
for one player
For two players
For all
For none
Define "Duet"
for one player
For two players
For all
For none
Define "Tacet"
for one player
For two players
For all
For none-don't play
Define "poco a poco"
a lot and a lot
Short and light
little by little
Big by big
Define "subito"
Underneath
Above
sneakily
Suddenly
Define "con moto"
with cream
with ice
with motion
with others
Define "alla marcia"
like Marcia
in the style of a march
in the style of Marcia
with Marko
Define "Tenuto(ten)"
hold out
Make slower
Hold back
Make quicker
Define "meno mosso"
more movement
More sound
Less movement
Less sound
Define "piu mosso"
more movement
More sound
Less movement
Less sound
Define "marcato"
loud
in the same manner
marked, accented and separated
like a march
Define "simile"
play happily
play smoothly
play in a similar style
play longingly
Define "interval"
the distance between 2 rhythms
the distance between 2 entrances
the distance between 2 instruments
the distance between 2 notes
Define "andante"
a slow tempo
a fast tempo
a walking tempo
a very fast tempo
Define "measure"
the 5 lines and 4 spaces that music is written on
a place to rest
the distance between 2 notes
the space between 2 bar lines
Define "rallentando"
gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Gradually speed up
Gradually slow down
Define "ritard"
gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Gradually speed up
Gradually slow down
Define "accelerando"
gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Gradually speed up
Gradually slow down
Define "diminuendo"
gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Gradually speed up
Gradually slow down
Define "crescencdo"
gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Gradually speed up
Gradually slow down
Define "chorale"
a fast exciting piece with lots of percussion
a slow lyrical piece that should be played in a singing manner usually in 4 parts
a slow piece that features a soloist or section of the ensemble
a medium piece with a lyrical melody
Define "Adagio"
slow tempo
fast tempo
very fast tempo
play louder
Define "accent"
play loud
give emphasis to that note
rest
play soft
