7 MC Quiz - Musical Expression: Tempo & Dynamics Flashcards
The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played is it’s:
Tempo
The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played is it’s:
Tempo
In what language are tempo markings generally given?
Italian
Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo?
Adagio…
Which of the following tempo makings is the fastest?
Presto
The term accelerando indicates that the tempo is:
Getting Faster
The degree of loudness or softness, or volume, at which music is played is called:
Dynamics
Which of the following dynamic markings is the softest?
Pianissimo (pp)
Which of the following symbols indicates growing louder?
The gradual swelling of the volume of music is called:
Crescendo
The makings for tempo and dynamics contribute most directly to the:
Expressive content of a piece of music
(T/F) Allegro is an Italian term for a fast, cheerful tempo.
True
(T/F) The degree of loudness and softness in music is called dynamics.
True
In what language are tempo markings generally given?
Italian
Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo?
Adagio…
Which of the following tempo makings is the fastest?
Presto
The term accelerando indicates that the tempo is:
Getting Faster
The degree of loudness or softness, or volume, at which music is played is called:
Dynamics
Which of the following dynamic markings is the softest?
Pianissimo (pp)
Which of the following symbols indicates growing louder?
b.
The gradual swelling of the volume of music is called:
Crescendo
The makings for tempo and dynamics contribute most directly to the:
Expressive content of a piece of music
(T/F) Allegro is an Italian term for a fast, cheerful tempo.
True
(T/F) The degree of loudness and softness in music is called dynamics.
True
