Musical Terms

Question 0

Gradually play louder

Answer 0

Crescendo

Question 1

Attack the note louder

Answer 1

Accent

Question 2

Gradually play softer

Answer 2

Decresendo

Question 3

Gradually increase the tempo

Answer 3

Accelerando

Question 4

Gradually slow the tempo

Answer 4

Ritardando

Question 5

A rhythmic effect which places emphasis on a weak or unaccented part of the measure

Answer 5

Syncopation

Question 6

Notes of a cord played at a time

Answer 6

Arpeggio

Question 7

Two or more pitched sounded at the same time

Answer 7

Chord

Question 8

Distance between two notes

Answer 8

Interval

Question 9

Notes that sound the same but are written diffrent

Y

Answer 9

Enharmonics

Question 10

A compositions character determinedly relation ship of melodies, countermelodies and chords.

Answer 10

Texture

Question 11

Everyone in the ensolmble should play

Answer 11

Tutti

Question 12

A single unicompijied melody

Answer 12

Monophony

Question 13

Two or more melodies played at the same time

Answer 13

Polyphony

Question 14

A less important melody that plays along with the melody

Answer 14

Countermelody

Question 15

The speed of the music

Answer 15

Tempo

Question 16

Slow

Answer 16

Largo

Question 17

Moderately slow

Answer 17

Andante

Question 18

Moderate speed

Answer 18

Moderato

Question 19

Light and lively

Answer 19

Allegretto

Question 20

Hold note longer than usual

Answer 20

Fermata

Question 21

Go back to the s thing sign

Answer 21

Dal segno

Question 22

Play until fine

Answer 22

Al fine

Question 23

Go back to beginning

Answer 23

Da capo

Question 24

Play until coda sign, then skip to coda

Answer 24

Al coda