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1.

The dynamic effect of gradually growing louder is called
- A.
  
  Decrescendo
- B.
  
  Crescendo
- C.
  
  Accelerando
- D.
  
  Ritardando
Correct Answer
B. Crescendo

Explanation
The dynamic effect of gradually growing louder is called "crescendo." This term is commonly used in music to indicate a gradual increase in volume or intensity. It is the opposite of "decrescendo," which refers to a gradual decrease in volume. "Accelerando" refers to a gradual increase in tempo, while "ritardando" refers to a gradual decrease in tempo. However, in this context, the correct answer is "crescendo" as it specifically relates to the dynamic effect of getting louder.

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2.

The effect of moderately loud is called what?
- A.
  
  Fortissimo
- B.
  
  Piano
- C.
  
  Forte
- D.
  
  Mezzo forte
Correct Answer
D. Mezzo forte

Explanation
Mezzo forte is the correct answer because it refers to a moderately loud volume in music. It is indicated by the abbreviation "mf" and falls between piano (soft) and forte (loud) in terms of volume.

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The dynamic effect of sudden, forced loud is called as what?
- A.
  
  Piano
- B.
  
  Sforzando
- C.
  
  Pianissimo
- D.
  
  Allegro
Correct Answer
B. Sforzando

Explanation
Sforzando is the correct answer because it refers to the dynamic effect of sudden, forced loudness in music. It is often abbreviated as "sfz" and is indicated in sheet music by the symbol "sfz" or "sf". When a musician sees this marking, they are instructed to play the note or passage with a sudden burst of volume. This creates a dramatic and powerful effect in the music.

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The dynamic effect of gradually growing softer is called
- A.
  
  Decrescendo
- B.
  
  Crescendo
- C.
  
  Accelerando
- D.
  
  Ritardando
Correct Answer
A. Decrescendo

Explanation
The dynamic effect of gradually growing softer is called decrescendo. This term is used in music to indicate a gradual decrease in volume or intensity. It is the opposite of crescendo, which indicates a gradual increase in volume or intensity. Accelerando refers to a gradual increase in tempo, while ritardando refers to a gradual decrease in tempo.

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5.

This marking means to:
- A.
  
  Crescendo
- B.
  
  Decrescendo
- C.
  
  Accelerando
- D.
  
  Ritardando
Correct Answer
A. Crescendo

Explanation
This marking means to gradually increase the volume of the music.

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6.

This marking means to:
- A.
  
  Gradually speed up
- B.
  
  Gradually slow down
- C.
  
  Gradually get louder
- D.
  
  Gradually get softer
Correct Answer
D. Gradually get softer

Explanation
This marking indicates that the music should be played with a gradual decrease in volume or intensity. It instructs the performer to gradually make the sound softer as they continue playing.

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7.

This symbolmeans
- A.
  
  Soft
- B.
  
  Medium soft
- C.
  
  Medium loud
- D.
  
  Loud
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Medium loud

Explanation
The given symbol represents a sound that is neither very soft nor very loud, but falls somewhere in the middle, making it medium loud.

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8.

Is an abbreviation for which of the following Italian terms?
- A.
  
  Piano
- B.
  
  Pianissimo
- C.
  
  Pianississimo
- D.
  
  Pianissississimo
Correct Answer
B. Pianissimo

Explanation
The correct answer is "pianissimo" because the term "pianissimo" in Italian means to play very softly or quietly in music. It is often abbreviated as "pp" in sheet music.

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9.

Is the abbreviation for which of the following Italian terms?
- A.
  
  Piano
- B.
  
  Pianissimo
- C.
  
  Pianississimo
- D.
  
  Pianissississimo
Correct Answer
C. Pianississimo

Explanation
The correct answer is "pianississimo" which is an Italian musical term meaning "very, very soft." In music notation, it is indicated by three "p"s. This term is used to instruct musicians to play a passage or section of music very softly and delicately.

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10.

Which of the following dynamic pertains to "Soft"?
- A.
  
  Piano
- B.
  
  Forte
- C.
  
  Crescendo
- D.
  
  Mezzo forte
Correct Answer
A. Piano

Explanation
The dynamic marking "Piano" indicates that the music should be played softly. It is a term used in music notation to instruct the performer to play with a quiet and gentle tone.

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