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Fun with Musical Terms Trivia Quiz

I'll give you a musical term and you must select the meaning, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by amy-lynn. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
amy-lynn

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,795

Updated
Dec 31 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4972

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In music theory what does the word "andante" mean? Hint

none of these

loud

quiet

at a walking pace, moderately paced

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Question 2 of 10

2. When you are playing music and you see the word "mezzo forte" how must you play the music? Hint

gradually louder

moderately soft

moderately loud

gradually softer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the word "allegro" mean? Hint

slow and lethargic

loud

soft

quick and lively

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Question 4 of 10

4. Decrescendo means gradually slower.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the word "staccato" mean? Hint

soft

connected

detached

at a walking pace

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does "legato" mean? Hint

detached

smooth and connected

at a walking pace

soft

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Question 7 of 10

7. Out of these what does "piano" mean? Hint

moderately soft

soft

loud

moderately loud

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Forte" means loud.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In music theory, mezzo piano means which of the following? Hint

moderately soft

gradually softer

none of these

gradually louder

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does "moderato" mean? Hint

none of these

moderately loud

in moderate time

moderately soft

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In music theory what does the word "andante" mean?

Answer: at a walking pace, moderately paced

The music term "andante" is used when you are play a jolly song where the tempo is not too fast or not too slow.

2. When you are playing music and you see the word "mezzo forte" how must you play the music?

Answer: moderately loud

The term "mezzo forte" is not usually put as mezzo forte and instead it is put as "mf".

3. What does the word "allegro" mean?

Answer: quick and lively

Allegro means quick and lively, unlike "allegretto" meaning FAIRLY quick and lively.

4. Decrescendo means gradually slower.

Answer: False

Decrescendo means gradually softer, and not gradually slower. The word for gradually slower is "ritardando".

5. What does the word "staccato" mean?

Answer: detached

Staccato is a very short and quick note.

6. What does "legato" mean?

Answer: smooth and connected

The music term legato is a used to play joyful music. Legato is the opposite of staccato.

7. Out of these what does "piano" mean?

Answer: soft

The letter "p" is short for the word piano.

8. "Forte" means loud.

Answer: True

The word forte means loud and is abbreviated as "f".

9. In music theory, mezzo piano means which of the following?

Answer: moderately soft

If you know that piano means soft you should have had no trouble with this one.

10. What does "moderato" mean?

Answer: in moderate time

Moderato is played at a average not too fast, not to slow pace.

Source: Author amy-lynn

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