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Music Terms Trivia Quiz

Do you know the definitions to musical terms? Why don't you find out?

A multiple-choice quiz by horsegirl13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
horsegirl13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,640

Updated
Jan 09 24

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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4797

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a Cadenza? Hint

An extended solo that is usually sped up or slowed down at the performer's will

Another name for an accidental.

A note that is held for an amount of time that is up to the conducter.

A tempo that is faster then moderato, but slower then allegretto.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is a grace note? Hint

A long note played after a beat.

A note that switches from 2 tones rapidly and repeatively.

A usually short note, that is written smaller than normal and is mostly played before a beat.

A form of notation that some composers write in.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does sempre mean? Hint

Until

Always

Stop

Quiet

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fill in the blank: Andante is usually described as___________. Hint

walking pace

frenzied

brisk

slow

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do you do to a note when there is an inverted V on top of it? Hint

It doesn't mean anything! The composers just wanted pictures of mountains and shark fins!

Make the note long and vibrated

Make the tone sharp and ugly

Make the note short and with force

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a ritenuto? Hint

A fluctuating tempo that goes from slow to fast.

A slow increase in tempo.

A sudden reduction in tempo.

An accented note.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does pizzicato mean literally? Hint

happy

pushed

plucked

forced

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does :ll mean at the end of a bar? Hint

stop

repeat that section

look up

wait

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you see 'sfz' under a note, what does it mean? Hint

A sudden tempo increase.

It is an acronym for Simple, Fast, Zany

A sudden strong accent.

A slow decrease in sound.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does stesso mean? Hint

stop

same

more motion

quicker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a Cadenza?

Answer: An extended solo that is usually sped up or slowed down at the performer's will

2. What is a grace note?

Answer: A usually short note, that is written smaller than normal and is mostly played before a beat.

In Mozart's works, the grace notes are usually played on the beat.

3. What does sempre mean?

Answer: Always

Sempre is used with another term, such as sempre staccato, meaning always short.

4. Fill in the blank: Andante is usually described as___________.

Answer: walking pace

5. What do you do to a note when there is an inverted V on top of it?

Answer: Make the note short and with force

6. What is a ritenuto?

Answer: A sudden reduction in tempo.

Don't confuse this with ritardando, which means a slow reducton in tempo!

7. What does pizzicato mean literally?

Answer: plucked

Pizzicato is when string players pluck their instruments.

8. What does :ll mean at the end of a bar?

Answer: repeat that section

But you should be looking at your conducter A LOT! I know some of you are guilty with being buried in your music....

9. If you see 'sfz' under a note, what does it mean?

Answer: A sudden strong accent.

10. What does stesso mean?

Answer: same

Source: Author horsegirl13

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