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WorksheetsMiddle School Music Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does "Accelerando" mean in music vocabulary?
A gradual increase in tempo
A gradual decrease in tempo
A sudden stop in music
A change in key
What is the definition of "Adagio"?
At a fast tempo
At a slow tempo
At a moderate tempo
At a variable tempo
How is "Andante" described in music terms?
Very fast
Moderately slow
Extremely slow
Very loud
What does "Ad Libertum" allow a performer to do?
Follow strict timing
Omit parts according to wishes
Play louder
Change instruments
What is the meaning of "Alla Breve"?
3/4 time
4/4 time
2/2 time or cut time
6/8 time
What does "Allargando" indicate in music?
Becoming gradually faster
Becoming gradually slower and more stately
Becoming quieter
Becoming louder
What tempo is described by "Allegro"?
At a slow tempo
At a brisk lively tempo
At a moderate tempo
At a very fast tempo
What does "Animato" mean in music?
With sadness
With animation
With hesitation
With silence
What is "Assia" in music vocabulary?
A main theme
An alternative passage
A repeated section
A silent pause
What does "Attacca" instruct musicians to do?
Pause briefly
Attack at once
Slow down
Repeat the section
What is the meaning of "Brio" in music?
With hesitation
With enthusiasm
With sadness
With silence
What is a "Cadenza" in a concerto?
A slow introduction
A technically brilliant solo passage
A repeated chorus
A quiet ending
How is "Cantabile" described in music?
In a singing manner
In a whispering manner
In a shouting manner
In a speaking manner
What does "Cesura" indicate in music?
A gradual increase in tempo
A marked hold or break
A change in key
A repeat of the section
What is the definition of "Coda" in music?
An introduction
A concluding musical section
A repeated verse
A silent pause
What does "Con" mean in music vocabulary?
With
Without
Against
Before
What is the meaning of "Crescendo"?
A gradual increase in volume
A sudden stop
A decrease in speed
A change in pitch
What does "Da Capo" instruct musicians to do?
From the beginning
To the end
Increase volume
Decrease speed
What does "Dal Segno" mean?
Return to the sign
Start from the beginning
End the piece
Play softly
What is the meaning of "Decrescendo"?
A gradual decrease in volume
A sudden increase in speed
A change in key
A pause in the music
What does "Divisi" mean in music terms?
Separate
Together
Louder
Softer
What does "Dolce" mean?
Soft or smooth
Loud and harsh
Fast and lively
Slow and solemn
What is the meaning of "Expressivo"?
Expressively
Quietly
Quickly
Repeatedly
What does "Fine" indicate in music?
The end
The beginning
Increase volume
Decrease speed
What does "Forte" mean?
Strong or loud
Soft or quiet
Slow or gentle
Fast or quick
What is the meaning of "Fortepiano"?
Loud then immediately soft
Soft then immediately loud
Gradually increasing volume
Gradually decreasing volume
What does "Fortissimo" mean?
Very strong or very loud
Very soft or very quiet
Very fast or very quick
Very slow or very gentle
What does "Fuoca" mean in music vocabulary?
With fire or focus
Without energy
With hesitation
Without rhythm
What is the meaning of "Grave" in music?
Extremely slow and solemn
Extremely fast and lively
Extremely loud and harsh
Extremely soft and gentle
What does "Grazioso" mean?
Graceful, smooth, or elegant
Harsh, rough, or abrupt
Fast, quick, or hurried
Loud, strong, or forceful
What does "Largo" mean in music vocabulary?
Very slow tempo
Smooth and connected
Moderately strong or loud
In a heavy manner
What is the meaning of "Legato" in music terms?
Return to the last tempo
Smooth and connected
With strong accentuation
Quiet or soft
What does "L'istesso Tempo" instruct musicians to do?
Play in a heavy manner
Return to the last tempo
Play much/very
Play without excess
How is "Maestoso" best described in music?
Less rapid
Majestic and stately
Moderately quiet or soft
Alternative passage
What does "Marcato" mean in musical terms?
With strong accentuation
To die away
Moderate tempo
Quiet or soft
What is the meaning of "Meno Mosso"?
Much/Very
Less rapid
Without excess
In a heavy manner
What does "Mezzoforte" indicate in music?
Moderately strong or loud
Very slow tempo
Smooth and connected
Alternative passage
What is the definition of "Mezzopiano"?
Moderately quiet or soft
Majestic and stately
With strong accentuation
To die away
What does "Moderato" mean in music vocabulary?
Moderate tempo
Quiet or soft
In a heavy manner
Return to the last tempo
What is the meaning of "Molto" in music?
Much/Very
Less rapid
Without excess
Alternative passage
What does "Morendo" mean in musical terms?
To die away
With strong accentuation
Moderately strong or loud
Very slow tempo
What is the definition of "Non troppo"?
Without excess
Smooth and connected
In a heavy manner
Quiet or soft
What does "Ossia" mean in music vocabulary?
Alternative passage (or else)
Moderately quiet or soft
Majestic and stately
Less rapid
What is the meaning of "Pesante" in music?
In a heavy manner
Return to the last tempo
Much/Very
To die away
What does "Piano" mean in musical terms?
Quiet or soft
Moderate tempo
With strong accentuation
Without excess
What does "Pianissimo" mean in music vocabulary?
Very loud or very strong
Very quiet or very soft
Gradually slow down
Rapid tempo
What is the meaning of "Piu Mosso"?
More rapid
Always
Without
Simple
How would you describe "Poco a Poco"?
A fluctuation of tempo
A little by little
Played with prominent stress
1 person plays
What does "Presto" indicate in music?
Gradually slow down
Rapid tempo
Play in a similar manner
Short and very staccato
What is the definition of "Rallentando"?
Gradually slow down
Very quiet or very soft
Always
Without
What does "Ritardando" mean?
More rapid
Gradually slow down
Simple
1 section plays
What is the meaning of "Rubato"?
A fluctuation of tempo
Very quiet or very soft
Rapid tempo
Without
How would you define "Secco" in music terms?
Short and very staccato
Always
Played with prominent stress
1 person plays
What does "Sempre" mean?
Without
Always
Simple
A little by little
What is the meaning of "Senza"?
With
Without
Gradually slow down
Rapid tempo
What does "Sforzando" indicate?
Played with prominent stress or accent
Very quiet or very soft
A fluctuation of tempo
1 section plays
What is the definition of "Simile" in music?
Play in a similar manner
Simple
Gradually slow down
Without
What does "Semplice" mean?
Complex
Simple
Rapid tempo
Always
What is the meaning of "Soli"?
1 person plays
1 section plays
Very quiet or very soft
More rapid
What does "Solo" mean in music vocabulary?
1 section plays
1 person plays
Gradually slow down
A fluctuation of tempo
