Grade 1 Music Theory Essentials - Trinity College London

Allegro is a musical term that indicates a fast tempo in music.

In music, 'Andante' translates to a tempo that is slow and walking pace, providing a steady and flowing feel to the piece.

Crescendo in music refers to gradually increasing the volume or intensity of the sound being produced.

Diminuendo in music indicates a gradual decrease in volume, not a sudden increase or maintaining the same volume or changing the tempo.

Dynamics in music refer to the variation in loudness between notes or phrases. It is indicated by specific markings in sheet music to guide the musician on how to perform the piece in terms of volume.

Forte is a musical term that indicates the passage should be played loudly.

In music notation, 'fortissimo' indicates that the music should be played very loudly. The opposite of 'fortissimo' is 'pianissimo', which means very soft or quiet.

In music theory, a half step refers to the shortest distance between two adjacent keys on a keyboard without any key in between.

Legato in music pertains to the smooth and connected performance of musical notes, often represented by a slur over the notes. It is not related to tempo, instrument type, or singing style.

In music, 'Da Capo al Fine' instructs the musician to repeat the piece from the beginning and play until the 'Fine' symbol is reached, which indicates the end of the piece.

In music, 'A Tempo' instructs the performer to return to the original speed or tempo of the music after a deviation.

Common Time refers to the time signature 4/4, which is the most common time signature in music. It indicates four beats per measure with a quarter note receiving one beat.

The correct answer 'the end' is used to signify the conclusion or finish of something.

Allegretto in music refers to a tempo indication meaning moderately fast, but slower than Allegro. It is often used to indicate a tempo that is lively and brisk, yet not as fast as Allegro.

In music, Binary Form refers to a musical structure consisting of two contrasting sections, usually labeled as Section A and Section B. This form is commonly found in classical music compositions.

In music, 'Largo' indicates a very slow tempo, characterized by a solemn and stately feel.

In music, a coda is a passage that brings a piece to an end. It is typically used to signal the end of a composition or a distinct section of a composition.