Theory 7 All Terms Quiz

30 Questions | By Sashby | Updated: Apr 28, 2020 | Attempts: 24

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1.

Which of the following terms indicates “separated, detached”??
- A.
  
  Accent
- B.
  
  Legato
- C.
  
  Marcato
- D.
  
  Staccato
2.

Which of the following terms means to gradually speed up?
- A.
  
  Accelerando
- B.
  
  Adagio
- C.
  
  Allegretto
- D.
  
  A tempo
3.

Which of the following terms means to play the note for its full value?
- A.
  
  Legato
- B.
  
  Marcato
- C.
  
  Staccato
- D.
  
  Tenuto
4.

What is the meaning of "legato"?
- A.
  
  Connect the notes smoothly
- B.
  
  Hammer each note
- C.
  
  Play each note separated, detached
- D.
  
  Play with your legs and toes
5.

What is the meaning of “animato?”
- A.
  
  Like a cartoon
- B.
  
  Like a machine
- C.
  
  Lively, animated
- D.
  
  Like an animal
6.

What is the meaning of “accent”?
- A.
  
  Play smoothly
- B.
  
  Play softly
- C.
  
  Play with emphasis
- D.
  
  Play with grace
7.

What is the meaning of “ben, bene?”
- A.
  
  Location
- B.
  
  Not
- C.
  
  Son of
- D.
  
  Well
8.

Which of the following images most closely represent the meaning of "marcato"?
- A.
  
  Bubbling brook
- B.
  
  Feather pillow
- C.
  
  Figure skater
- D.
  
  Hammer striking a nail
9.

Which of the following terms indicates “in a singing style?”
- A.
  
  Brillante
- B.
  
  Cantabile
- C.
  
  Leggiero
- D.
  
  Vivace
10.

Which of the following terms indicates "very loud"?
- A.
  
  Forte
- B.
  
  Fortissimo
- C.
  
  Mezzo forte
- D.
  
  Fortepiano
11.

Which of the following terms means to pause and hold the note or rest longer than its written value?
- A.
  
  Con moto
- B.
  
  Fermata
- C.
  
  Loco
- D.
  
  Più
12.

Which of the following terms means to gradually get louder?
- A.
  
  Crescendo
- B.
  
  Decrescendo
- C.
  
  Diminuendo
- D.
  
  Forte
13.

What is the meaning of "larghetto"?
- A.
  
  Large
- B.
  
  Not as slow as largo
- C.
  
  Slower than largo
- D.
  
  Smoothly
14.

What is the meaning of "mezzo piano"?
- A.
  
  Moderately soft
- B.
  
  Soft and fuzzy
- C.
  
  Use the soft pedal
- D.
  
  Very soft
15.

Which of the following collections of terms move from softest to loudest?
- A.
  
  Forte - mezzo forte - piano
- B.
  
  Fortissimo - pianissimo - crescendo
- C.
  
  Piano - mezzo forte - fortissimo
- D.
  
  Pianissimo - forte - piano
16.

Which of the following terms indicate that the performer should return to the beginning?
- A.
  
  Da capo
- B.
  
  Dal segno
- C.
  
  Fine
- D.
  
  Tempo primo
17.

In Italian, "Fine" means . . .?
- A.
  
  Monetary penalty
- B.
  
  Not coarse
- C.
  
  The end
- D.
  
  Well done
18.

Which of the following terms indicates "always"?
- A.
  
  Ma
- B.
  
  Meno
- C.
  
  Sempre
- D.
  
  Senza
19.

What is the meaning of "Dal segno"?
- A.
  
  Return to the beginning
- B.
  
  Return to the sign
- C.
  
  Play to the end
- D.
  
  Follow the time signature
20.

Which of the following describes this symbol?
- A.
  
  Add value to the notes
- B.
  
  C clef
- C.
  
  Repeat sign
- D.
  
  Staccato
21.

What is the meaning of "D.C. al Fine"?
- A.
  
  The weather in Washington is nice.
- B.
  
  Return to the beginning and play to the end as marked.
- C.
  
  Repeat many times.
- D.
  
  Wear a nice hat.
22.

Which of the following terms indicates "very fast"?
- A.
  
  Allegro
- B.
  
  Andante
- C.
  
  Grave
- D.
  
  Presto
23.

"Andantino" means . . .?
- A.
  
  A little bit andante
- B.
  
  Less slow than andante
- C.
  
  Slower than andante
- D.
  
  Very andante
24.

What is the meaning of "andante"?
- A.
  
  Moderately fast; at a jogging pace
- B.
  
  Moderately slow; at a walking pace
- C.
  
  Quite fast; at a running pace
- D.
  
  Super slow; at a crawling pace
25.

Which of the following collections of terms move from slowest to fastest?
- A.
  
  Allegro-andante-lento
- B.
  
  Andante-presto-moderato
- C.
  
  Lento-allegro-prestissimo
- D.
  
  Largo-presto-andantino