Grade 4 Italian and French Musical Expressions Quiz

Affettuoso is an Italian musical term used to indicate that the piece should be played or sung with tender and affectionate expression.

The term 'affrettando' in music notation is used to indicate a faster tempo, urging the performer to play with increased pace and urgency.

The term 'appassionato' in music indicates playing with intense passion and emotion.

In music, 'calando' is a directive to gradually decrease the volume, tempo, and intensity of the music. It signifies a softer and slower approach to the following notes or phrases.

The word 'cantando' translates to 'singing' in English, not dancing, eating, or sleeping.

In the phrase 'come prima,' 'come' is used to mean 'as' or 'similar to,' indicating that something is like or as it was before.

The word 'facile' is synonymous with 'easy', meaning without difficulty or effort. The incorrect answers provide alternatives that convey the opposite meaning of 'facile'.

In Italian, 'fuoco' translates to 'fire'. 'Acqua' means 'water', 'aria' means 'air', and 'terra' means 'earth'.

Giusto refers to something that is proper and exact, often used in music to indicate strict timing.

L'istesso in music notation is used to indicate that the tempo remains the same, without any change in speed.

The term 'Morendo' in music is used to indicate a gradual decrease in volume and tempo, reflecting a dying away or fading effect in the music.

The correct translation of 'niente' in English is 'nothing', as it signifies the absence of anything.

Nobilmente is used to describe a musical passage to be performed in a noble and dignified manner, conveying a sense of grandeur and sophistication.

Perdendosi is a musical term that indicates a gradual decrease in volume and intensity, essentially 'dying away.' The other options provided do not accurately reflect the meaning of Perdendosi.

The correct spelling of the word is 'possible'. In this context, it means 'as fast as possible', which is an adverbial phrase.

The term 'quasi' is used to indicate a resemblance or similarity to something, often used to describe something that is not exactly what it appears to be.

The word 'sonoro' is synonymous with 'resonant' and 'with rich tone', conveying a sense of depth and fullness in sound.

In Italian, the word 'Sopra' translates to 'Above'. The opposite of 'Sopra' would be 'Below'. 'Beside' and 'Under' are not correct translations in this context.

The word 'sotto' in Italian translates to 'below' in English, especially when used in the context of 'sotto voce' which means in an undertone.

Veloce is an Italian word that translates to 'Swift' in English. It is often used to describe something moving quickly or with speed.

The correct spelling of the word is 'Voice'. It refers to the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, used for singing or speaking.

The correct translation for 'Assez' in French is 'Enough' or 'Sufficiently', reflecting the concept of adequacy or an appropriate amount.

The correct translation of 'Avec' into English is 'With'. 'Without', 'Between', and 'Among' are incorrect translations.

The word 'douce' in French translates to 'sweet' in English.

In music, 'En dehors' is a direction used to make a melody stand out or sound more prominently compared to other elements in the music. It is not related to volume levels, tempo, or the smoothness of notes.

The correct abbreviation for the word 'and' is 'and .', which is commonly used in formal writing to save space and characters.