Grade 4 Music Terms And Performance Directions

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1. What is the meaning of 'Affettuoso'?

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

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Explore essential Italian and French music terms and performance directions tailored for Grade 4 students. This quiz enhances understanding of musical expressions and techniques, crucial for string, brass,... see moreand piano performances, aligning with ABRSM standards. see less

2. What does the musical term 'affrettando' mean?

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

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3. What is the meaning of 'appassionato'?

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

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4. What does 'calando' mean in music terminology?

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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.

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5. What does 'cantando' mean in English?

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

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6. What does 'come' mean in the phrase 'come prima'?

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

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7. Facile

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

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8. What is the Italian word for 'fire'?

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

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9. What is the meaning of 'Giusto'?

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

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10. What does L'istesso mean in music notation?

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

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11. What is the musical term 'Morendo' typically used to describe?

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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.

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12. What does 'niente' mean in English?

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

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13. What is the definition of the Italian musical term 'Nobilmente'?

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

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14. What does the term 'Perdendosi' refer to in music?

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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.

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15. What is the correct spelling of the word?

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

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16. What does 'quasi' mean?

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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.

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17. What is the meaning of the word 'sonoro'?

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

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18. What is the translation of the Italian word 'Sopra'?

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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.

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19. What does 'sotto' mean?

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

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20. What is the meaning of the word 'Veloce'?

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

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21. What is the correct spelling of the word?

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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.

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22. What is the English translation of the French word 'Assez'?

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

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23. What is the English translation of the French word 'Avec'?

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

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24. What is the meaning of the French word 'douce'?

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

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25. What does 'En dehors' mean in music terminology?

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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.

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26. What is the abbreviation for the word 'and'?

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

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What is the meaning of 'Affettuoso'?
What does the musical term 'affrettando' mean?
What is the meaning of 'appassionato'?
What does 'calando' mean in music terminology?
What does 'cantando' mean in English?
What does 'come' mean in the phrase 'come prima'?
Facile
What is the Italian word for 'fire'?
What is the meaning of 'Giusto'?
What does L'istesso mean in music notation?
What is the musical term 'Morendo' typically used to describe?
What does 'niente' mean in English?
What is the definition of the Italian musical term 'Nobilmente'?
What does the term 'Perdendosi' refer to in music?
What is the correct spelling of the word?
What does 'quasi' mean?
What is the meaning of the word 'sonoro'?
What is the translation of the Italian word 'Sopra'?
What does 'sotto' mean?
What is the meaning of the word 'Veloce'?
What is the correct spelling of the word?
What is the English translation of the French word 'Assez'?
What is the English translation of the French word 'Avec'?
What is the meaning of the French word 'douce'?
What does 'En dehors' mean in music terminology?
What is the abbreviation for the word 'and'?
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