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WorksheetsMusical Expression Terminology
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
This word means how a single note or series of notes should be played.
Tempo
Articulation
Dynamics
Sforzando
Staccato music should be played short and (a) .
The volume of the music is called _________.
Dynamics
tempo
meter
forte
To add musical expression, the musician should add ______.
tempo
beat
phrasing
tears
This word means to play with a sudden, strong emphasis
Accent
tenuto
Sforzando
Crescendo
This word means the speed of the music.
Phrasing
Dynamics
Articulation
Tempo
What does this mean?
piano, loud
piano, soft
pianissimo, very soft
pianissimo, very loud
How should these notes be played?
legato
slurred
tenuto
staccato
Which of the following best fits the tempo?
lento
andante
presto
allegro
Which articulation is shown?
accent
legato
tenuto
staccato
What does this mean?
gradually get faster
gradually get louder
gradually do nothing
gradually slow down
What is a synonym for Ritardando?
Accelerando
Rallentando
Piu Mosso
Adagio
This tempo marking means slow and stately; "at ease"
Lento
Allegretto
Adagio
Andante
Which TWO tempo markings mean at a moderate/walking pace?
Moderato
Vivace
Largo
Andante
Which word does NOT mean to play sweet and song like?
Dulce
Cantabile
Agitato
What does sempre mean?
short
serpent
keep playing slow
Always, continue playing in this manner
Which Articulation is shown?
Accent
Marcato
Tenuto
Teepee
Which of the following tempo markings is fastest?
Allegro
Andante
Vivace
Prestissimo
Which range of BPM is most likely to be allegro?
45-50 BPM
86-97 BPM
109-132 BPM
132-150 BPM
What does Piu Mosso mean?
Faster Speed; more motion
Gradually getting faster
the speed of the music
hold for an uncertain amount of time
Which tempo markings are ordered slowest to fastest?
presto, adagio, allegro, vivace, lento
largo, presto, allegro, adagio, vivace
lento, adagio, andante, allegro, vivace
andante, largo, presto, vivace, allegro
Sostenuto means to (a) a note or notes.
What would you do in the music if it said "Agitato" with an "accelerando?"
play in a restless manner, while gradually speeding up
play in a singing manner, while gradually speeding up
play in a restless manner, while gradually slowing down
play in a singing manner, while gradually speeding up.
Which of the following means to get quieter?
Crescendo
Diminuendo
sostenuto
fortissimo
Why is musical expression important?
It adds emotion to the music
It changes the mood of the music
It makes the music more interesting
All of the above
