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…
