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1. Piu accelerando can be defined as

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Piu accelerando is an Italian musical term that translates to "more accelerating" in English. In the context of music, accelerando indicates a gradual increase in tempo or speed. Therefore, the correct answer "go much faster" accurately describes the meaning of piu accelerando, indicating that the music should be played at a significantly faster pace.

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2.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are A, F, B, G, D. This means that the notes being referred to in the question are A, F, B, G, and D.

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3.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names in this sequence are B, E, A, D, G.

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4. Subito fortissimo can be defined as

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The term "subito fortissimo" is an Italian musical term that translates to "suddenly very loud." In music notation, "subito" indicates an immediate change, and "fortissimo" means very loud. Therefore, "subito fortissimo" instructs the performer to suddenly and dramatically increase the volume to a very loud level.

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5.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is D, B, F, G, E. This is determined by looking at the note names given in the question and comparing them to the answer choices. The notes D, B, F, G, and E are the only notes that appear in the given note names.

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6.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names in the given sequence are F, A, D, E, B.

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7.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is E, F, B, C, C. This is because these note names match the given sequence in the question. The other options do not match the given sequence.

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8. Rallentando poco a poco can be defined as

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Rallentando poco a poco is an Italian musical term that indicates a gradual slowing down of the tempo. "Poco a poco" means "little by little," suggesting that the deceleration should occur gradually rather than abruptly. Therefore, the correct answer is "slowing down little by little."

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9.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are A, G, C, F, A. This means that the sequence of notes starts with an A, followed by a G, then a C, an F, and finally another A.

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10.   The correct note names are

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The given answer C, E, G, A, F represents the correct note names. Each letter corresponds to a specific note on the musical scale, with C being the first note. The order of the notes in the answer matches the order in which they are listed in the question.

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12.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are E, B, F, C, A. This is determined by reading the notes from left to right in each line. The first line starts with E, the second line starts with B, the third line starts with F, the fourth line starts with C, and the fifth line starts with A. Therefore, the correct note names are E, B, F, C, A.

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13. Crescendo senza accelerando can be defined as

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Crescendo senza accelerando refers to a musical instruction that means to increase the volume without changing the tempo or speed of the music. It instructs the performer to gradually get louder while maintaining the same pace. This is different from getting softer and slower, as well as getting louder and slower, which involve changes in both volume and tempo.

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14.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are G, B, F, E, A. This is determined by reading each line of notes from left to right. The first line starts with C, the second line starts with E, the third line starts with G, and the fourth line starts with G. The second note on each line is then taken to form the sequence G, B, F, E, A.

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15.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are in descending order starting from F. The sequence goes F, G, E, D, C.

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16. Allegro con fuoco can be defined as

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Allegro con fuoco is an Italian musical term that translates to "fast with fire" in English. This indicates that the music should be played at a fast tempo and with a fiery, passionate expression. The term con fuoco adds an element of intensity and energy to the performance, emphasizing the need for the music to be played with a sense of urgency and excitement.

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17.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names given are D, G, E, A, C.

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19. Maestoso, ma con moto can be defined as

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Maestoso, ma con moto can be defined as "majestic but with motion". This term is often used in music notation to indicate that the piece should be played with a grand and majestic style, while still maintaining a sense of motion and forward momentum. It suggests a powerful and commanding performance, with a sense of elegance and grace.

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22.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are C, F, D, A, E.

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The given sequence of numbers is 2, 4, 6, 8. Each number in the sequence is obtained by adding 2 to the previous number. Therefore, the next number in the sequence would be 8 + 2 = 10.

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30. Air supports the

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Air supports the tone. When we speak or sing, the air from our lungs passes through the vocal cords, causing them to vibrate and produce sound. The tone refers to the quality and pitch of the sound produced. The air acts as a support system for creating and sustaining the tone, allowing us to control the volume, pitch, and resonance of our voice. Without proper air support, the tone may sound weak or strained.

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32. All of the following are principles of correct singing posture except

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The principle of correct singing posture is to keep the shoulders relaxed and down, not raised or hunched up. This allows for proper breath control and prevents tension in the neck and throat muscles. Therefore, "shoulders up" is not a correct principle of singing posture.

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33. When you inhale correctly to sing, 

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When you inhale correctly to sing, the rib cage expands. This is because proper breathing for singing involves engaging the diaphragm, which causes the rib cage to expand and create more space for air in the lungs. By expanding the rib cage, singers are able to take in more air and support their vocal sound effectively. This allows for better breath control and the ability to sustain longer phrases while singing.

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34.       This rest is equal to

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37.        This symbol most clearly means

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The given symbol most likely indicates "get softer" because it is commonly used in music notation to instruct musicians to gradually decrease the volume of the music. This symbol, known as a diminuendo or decrescendo, is represented by a horizontal line that gradually slopes downwards. It is used to indicate a gradual decrease in loudness, allowing the performer to adjust and soften their playing.

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40. This symbol most clearly means

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The symbol most likely refers to a double flat, which means to lower a note by two half steps. This symbol is used to indicate that the note should be played or sung two half steps lower than the original pitch.

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41.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is F, C, G, B, D. This is because the note names listed in the answer match the notes given in the question. The notes C, B, E, C, A are not in the answer, so they are incorrect. Similarly, the notes F, G, C, E, F and D, A, E, G, B are also not in the answer, so they are incorrect as well.

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42.         This symbol most clearly means

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The given symbol most likely represents the concept of "soft". This can be inferred from the options provided, where "very soft" and "soft" are the only options related to volume. Since the symbol does not indicate extreme loudness, "very loud" can be ruled out. Similarly, "I don't know" is not a plausible interpretation of the symbol. Therefore, "soft" is the most suitable explanation for the given symbol.

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43.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are A, E, C, B, F.

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44. This symbol most clearly means

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The symbol being referred to in the question is most likely a slur. A slur is a curved line that connects two or more different pitches, indicating that they should be played smoothly and without interruption, often in one breath for wind instruments or with a smooth bowing for string instruments. This interpretation is supported by the phrase "two different pitches which are connected (in one breath)" in the answer options.

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45.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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46. This symbol most clearly means

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The symbol most clearly means to raise a note by one half step. This symbol is commonly known as a sharp symbol, and when it is placed in front of a note, it indicates that the note should be played or sung one half step higher than its original pitch.

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47.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is G, A, F, C, C. This is determined by looking at the note names given in each line and comparing them to the sequence of notes listed in the answer choices. By matching the given note names to the corresponding answer choices, it can be determined that G, A, F, C, C is the correct sequence.

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48.  This symbol most clearly means

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This symbol, which looks like a curved line, indicates that the note should be held longer than the rhythm indicates. It is used to show that the note should be sustained for a longer duration than its written value. This symbol is often seen in sheet music to indicate a note or chord that should be held for an extended period of time.

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49.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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50.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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51.   The correct note names are 

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The correct answer is F, B, C, F, G. This sequence of note names follows the alphabetical order of the musical alphabet. Starting with F, the next note is G, then A, B, and finally C.

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52.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are C, D, E, A, B. This is determined by looking at the given list of note names and identifying the ones that are present. The notes C, D, E, A, and B are the only ones that appear in the list, so they must be the correct answer.

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53.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are C, D, E, A, G. These are the names of the notes in the musical alphabet. Each letter represents a different pitch or tone in music. In this sequence, the notes start with C, then go to D, E, A, and finally G. This is a valid sequence of note names according to the musical alphabet.

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54.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are C, F, B, A, D. This means that the notes being referred to in the question are C, F, B, A, and D.

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55.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is E, G, A, D, G. This sequence follows a pattern where each note is one step higher than the previous note in the sequence. Starting with E, the next note is G, then A, then D, and finally G again.

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56.   What one note would be needed to complete the given measure?

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57.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are F, E, C, A, C. This is determined by reading the note names in each line from left to right. In the first line, the note names are D, C, A, F, A. In the second line, the note names are F, D, B, G, B. In the third line, the note names are F, E, C, A, C. In the fourth line, the note names are G, F, D, B, D. Therefore, the correct note names are F, E, C, A, C.

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58.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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59.   The correct note names are

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The given answer is correct because it lists the note names in the order they appear in the given sequence. The notes E, B, F, A, D match the order of notes in the sequence.

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60. What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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61.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are G, C, A, F, B.

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62.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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63.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is F, D, A, F, C. This answer corresponds to the first row of note names in the given list.

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64.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are F, A, D, C, G. These notes are all part of the musical alphabet and are commonly used in various musical compositions. Each note represents a specific pitch or tone, and when played together in a specific order, they can create a harmonious melody or chord progression.

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65.           This symbol most clearly means

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The symbol described in the question is most commonly known as a crescendo. A crescendo indicates that the music should gradually increase in volume, starting from a loud dynamic and ending with a soft dynamic. Therefore, the correct answer is "loud immediately followed by soft."

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66.   The correct note names are

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The correct answer is C, D, B, F, F. This is because the given sequence matches the order of note names in the question. Each letter represents a different note, and the order of the notes is C, D, B, F, F.

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67.           This symbol most clearly means

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The symbol most clearly means "go back to the beginning". This symbol is often used in music notation to indicate that the performer should repeat the music from the beginning. It is represented by a double barline with two dots on the left side. When this symbol is encountered during a performance, the performer should go back to the very beginning of the piece and play it again.

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68.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are D, B, F, A, C. These notes are likely referring to the musical notes in a specific scale or chord progression. Each note represents a different pitch, and when played together, they create a specific musical sound or harmony.

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70. Senza diminuendo can be defined as

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Senza diminuendo is an Italian musical term that means "without getting softer." This indicates that the music should maintain its current volume without gradually becoming softer. The term "senza" means "without" and "diminuendo" means "getting softer." Therefore, the correct answer is without getting softer.

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73.           This symbol most clearly means

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This symbol most clearly means "go back to this sign at a D.S." The symbol being referred to is not provided in the question, but it is likely the Dal Segno (D.S.) symbol. The Dal Segno symbol instructs the musician to go back to a specific point in the music and continue playing from there. Therefore, the correct answer suggests that the symbol in question is indicating a return to the sign at a D.S.

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75. Andante cantabile can be defined as

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The term "andante cantabile" refers to a musical passage or piece that is performed in a singable style at a walking tempo. This means that the music should be played or sung in a smooth and lyrical manner, with a moderate pace that mimics the speed of a person walking. The phrase "cantabile" emphasizes the importance of a melodic and expressive performance, while "andante" indicates a moderately slow tempo.

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76.        This symbol most clearly means

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This symbol most clearly means indicates the end of a piece or section. This symbol is called a double bar line and it is commonly used in music notation to indicate the end of a piece or a section within a piece. It is used to separate different parts of a composition and helps the performer to navigate through the music.

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78. The term which means always getting faster is

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The term "sempre accelerando" in music means always getting faster. This indicates that the tempo of the music should gradually increase throughout the piece. It is a direction given to the performer to continuously speed up the tempo.

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79.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names in the given sequence are D, B, F, D, A.

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80. The term which means very separated is

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The term "molto staccato" in music refers to playing the notes very detached or separated from each other. It indicates that the notes should be played with a significant space or silence between them, creating a distinct and disconnected sound. This technique is often used to add a sense of lightness and clarity to the music.

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82.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are G, F, A, D, E. This is determined by reading the note names in each line from left to right. The first line starts with G, the second line starts with F, the third line starts with A, the fourth line starts with D, and the fifth line starts with E. Therefore, the correct answer is G, F, A, D, E.

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84. The term which means returning to the previous tempo

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The term "a tempo" in music notation means to return to the previous tempo. This instruction is commonly used when there has been a change in tempo, and the performer is required to go back to the original speed or tempo. It serves as a reminder to the musician to resume playing at the initial pace, ensuring continuity and coherence in the musical performance.

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86.   The correct note names are

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The correct note names are G, E, F, B, C. These notes are represented by the letters G, E, F, B, and C in the musical alphabet.

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90. Sempre dolce can be defined as

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Sempre dolce is an Italian musical term that translates to "always sweetly" in English. This term is often used as a direction in sheet music to indicate that the music should be played in a sweet and tender manner throughout. It suggests a delicate and graceful approach, emphasizing the sweetness of the melody.

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92. The two main concepts in singing are

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Support and space are the two main concepts in singing because they are essential for producing a good sound and maintaining vocal health. Support refers to the proper use of breath and the engagement of the diaphragm to provide the necessary airflow for singing. Without proper support, the voice may sound weak or strained. Space refers to the correct shaping of the vocal tract to create resonant and clear tones. By creating space in the throat and mouth, the sound can resonate freely and project effectively. Both support and space work together to produce a balanced and controlled vocal sound.

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93. When you sing, space occurs in all of the following except

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When you sing, space occurs in the head, throat, and mouth. This is because the vocal cords vibrate in the larynx (located in the throat), and the sound resonates and amplifies in the spaces of the head and mouth. However, the neck does not directly contribute to the production of sound or the resonance of the voice. Therefore, space does not occur in the neck when you sing.

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94.     What one note would be needed to complete the given measure? 

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97. Poco ritardando can be defined as

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Poco ritardando is an Italian musical term that translates to "slow down a little bit" in English. This means that the tempo of the music should be slightly decreased, resulting in a slightly slower pace. It is a directive given to musicians to gradually reduce the speed of the music, creating a subtle deceleration in the overall performance.

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98. Adagio espressivo can be defined as

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The correct answer is "slow and leisurely with expression." Adagio espressivo is a musical term that signifies a slow and leisurely tempo, allowing for the music to be expressed with emotion and feeling. This term suggests a relaxed and unhurried pace, giving the performer the opportunity to convey the music's expressive qualities in a deliberate and expressive manner.

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100. Non marcato can be defined as

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Non marcato is a musical term that indicates a lack of emphasis or accent on a particular note or phrase. It means that the music should be played without any specific markings or indications of stress or emphasis. In other words, it should be played in a smooth and flowing manner, without any particular notes or phrases being highlighted or emphasized. This term is often used in contrast to other musical markings that indicate specific dynamics or articulations.

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Piu accelerando can be defined as
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Subito fortissimo can be defined as
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Rallentando poco a poco can be defined as
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Crescendo senza accelerando can be defined as
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Allegro con fuoco can be defined as
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Maestoso, ma con moto can be defined as
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