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WorksheetsMusical Terms Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 41mins
What does forte mean?
loud, strong
soft, quiet
fast, quick
slow, steady
(a) means that a note is short and separate when played
What does piano mean?
loud, strong
soft, quiet
fast, quick
slow, steady
What does the symbol beneath the staff represent?
accent
crescendo
less than
decrescendo
Which term means moderately loudly?
Forte (f)
Mezzo forte (mf)
Mezzo piano (mp)
piano (p)
What does 'decrescendo' mean?
Gradually getting softer
Gradually getting louder
Playing at a steady volume
Playing at a very high volume
Which term means moderately softly?
Forte (f)
Mezzo forte (mf)
Mezzo piano (mp)
piano (p)
What does this symbol represent?
staccato
decrescendo
accent
tie
What is this symbol?
double bar lines
clef
key signature
repeat sign
How many beats does an 8th note get?
one beat
eight beats
half a beat
two beats
What does the term 'legato' refer to?
A smooth, connected style of playing
A loud, forceful style of playing
A short, detached style of playing
A slow, steady style of playing
How many beats does a quarter note get?
one beat
two beats
half a beat
four beats
What does this symbol represent?
natural
flat
sharp
the letter b
What is the name of this symbol?
sharp
hashtag
natural
flat
How many beats does a half note get?
one beat
two beats
half a beat
four beats
What does the number represent?
Rest for four measures
Rest for four beats
Play for four measures
Play for four beats
Which of the following are examples of dynamics?
forte, mezzo piano, piano
accent, staccato
4/4, 3/4, 2/4
Bb major, Eb major, F major
What are these examples of?
Time signatures
Key signatures
Clefs
Rhythms
What does rit. (ritardando) mean?
To speed up
To grow in volume
To decrease in volume
To slow down
What does the line between the notes signify?
tie
staccato
slur
accent
What do the symbols on the left of the staff represent?
treble and bass clef
key signature
time signature
tempo
(a) : a piece played or sung featuring a single performer
What are the red boxes showing?
Rests
Scales
Rhythms
Measures
How many beats are in one measure of 2/4?
4
2
8
6
What does this represent?
A quarter note
A half rest
A quarter rest
An eighth note
