Vocabulary Quiz 1 Fum Fum Fum
1. Complete the questions.
2. I shall be observing you.
3. If I catch anyone so much as cheating, I will give you a zero and call your parents to inform them.
4. Eyes on your own IPAD.
5. At the conclusion of the quiz, turn your IPAD OFF and SCREEN DOWN. Wait quietly.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Give the word for the definition "Loud."
Explanation
The word "forte" means loud in music terminology. It is derived from the Italian word "forte" which translates to "strong" or "loud." In music notation, "forte" is indicated by the letter "f" and signifies that the music should be played loudly. Therefore, the correct answer for the given definition "loud" is "forte."Rate this question:
- 2.
Staccato means:
Explanation
Staccato is a musical term used to describe a style of playing where the notes are shortened or detached from each other. It signifies that the notes should be played with a crisp and precise articulation, with a slight separation between each note. The answer provided includes various ways of expressing this concept, such as "shortened or detached note," "short note," and "detached note." All of these phrases capture the essence of staccato and convey the idea of playing the notes in a concise and separated manner.Rate this question:
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What is the word for the definition: How loud or how soft a piece of music should be played.
Explanation
The word for the definition "How loud or how soft a piece of music should be played" is "dynamics". It refers to the variation in volume or intensity in a musical performance. The answer options provided include variations in capitalization and spelling, but they all represent the same concept of dynamics.Rate this question:
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What is this symbol mean? "#"
Explanation
The symbol "#" is commonly known as the "sharp" symbol. It is used in various contexts, such as in music notation to indicate a higher pitch, in programming languages to represent comments or preprocessor directives, and in social media as a hashtag to categorize posts. Therefore, the correct answer "Sharp, sharp" accurately describes the meaning of the symbol "#" in general.Rate this question:
- 5.
Singing together with the same pitch is _____
Explanation
Singing together with the same pitch is referred to as unison. Unison occurs when multiple voices or instruments produce the exact same pitch, creating a harmonious and unified sound. In this case, the phrase "unison, unison" emphasizes the concept of singing in unison, repeating the word to reinforce the idea.Rate this question:
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Coda means:
- A.
Concluding passage in piano that repeats.
- B.
A part of the end that repeats until it fades.
- C.
The concluding ending with a repeated section.
- D.
Concluding passage of a piece.
Correct Answer
D. Concluding passage of a piece.Explanation
The term "coda" refers to the concluding passage of a musical piece. It is a section that comes after the main body of the composition and serves as a final conclusion. It may contain a repeated section or a variation of previous themes, but its purpose is to bring the piece to a definitive end.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Piano means Loud.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Piano means Loud" is incorrect. Piano is a musical instrument that can produce both soft and loud sounds. The word "piano" actually means "soft" in Italian, referring to the instrument's ability to play softly. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Minor Tonality means...
- A.
The key of the piece in a Major key.
- B.
The key of the piece in a Minor key.
- C.
The key of the piece with sharps and minor key.
- D.
The key of the piece in a minor key and piano.
Correct Answer
B. The key of the piece in a Minor key.Explanation
Minor tonality refers to a musical piece that is based on a minor key. In music theory, minor keys are characterized by a different set of intervals and a different emotional quality compared to major keys. Minor tonality often conveys a sense of melancholy, sadness, or introspection. This is in contrast to major tonality, which generally conveys a brighter, happier, or more triumphant mood. Therefore, the correct answer is "The key of the piece in a Minor key."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Repeat sign means a section of the piece is ________
Correct Answer
repeated, repeat, Repeated, to be repeated, will get repeated, is repeated,Explanation
The repeat sign in a piece of music indicates that a section of the piece should be played again. This can be understood by the various forms of the word "repeat" used in the answer options: repeated, repeat, Repeated, to be repeated, will get repeated, is repeated. These all imply the action of playing a section of music again, in accordance with the repeat sign.Rate this question:
- 10.
Sharp means a musical note is raised by a semi-tone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because in music theory, a sharp symbol (#) indicates that a note should be played one semitone higher than its original pitch. This means that when a note is marked with a sharp, it is raised by a half step or half tone. This alteration in pitch allows for a greater variety of musical expression and enables musicians to create different melodies and harmonies. Therefore, the statement accurately describes the meaning of the sharp symbol in relation to musical notes.Rate this question:
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