Performance Direction Flashcards
Sotto
under
Incalzando is to Morendo as Calando is to:
stringendo
Another name for a grace note is:
acciaccatura
Soli means:
lead is in the section
Dolce
sweet
Doppio
double
Sordino
mute
Rubato
unsteadiness of tempo
Del segno
go back to the sign
Leggiero
lightly
True or false: The preparatory beat is used primarily to give the performers time to bring their instruments into playing position.
false
D.C.
go back to beginning.
A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth below a note of any value is considered to be a:
flare
L’istesso Tempo
same tempo
True or false: In conducting, the ictus is the exact point of execution.
true
The main characteristic of the Tango is:
a heavy accent on the fourth beat or after-beat of four.
An old dance in duple meter originating in southern France is called a:
rigaudon
Strepitoso
noisy
Which of the following is out of place with the other three: amarezza, lacrimoso, doloroso, placare
placare
Which performance direction is closest in meaning to cantabile? cantando, sonore, amabilita, amaroso
cantando
Which of the following means suddenly slower? ritenuto, allargando, incalzando, stringendo
ritenuto
Volta subito
turn immediately
con voce
with voice
Piu is ____ for _____.
Italian, more
Alla breve is another way of indicating:
2/2
Adagissimo is to a snail as ____ is to “Oscar the Grouch”.
adirato
True or false: Scoops and smears are identical in execution.
false
True or False: A rip is a long version of a smear
true
Giustamente
strictly
V.S.
turn page quickly
Which of these does not belong? piacevole, striscindo, martellato, spianato
martellato
Caesura
brief cessation of time
Which of these does not belong? incalzando, morendo, calando, smorzando
incalzando
An English march is similar in form to a:
minuet
How many parts are in the ordinary of a mass?
6
What beat receives two eighth note accents in a Guaracha?
4
What instruments make up a piano trio?
piano, violin, cello
What is the optional instrument in a Dixieland band?
tenor saxophone
A band using both woodwinds and brasses can be called a:
harmonie
The metronome marking at the beginning of a score indicates the kind of note to be given one beat and:
the number of these notes to be played per minute
Dynamic markings refer to:
intensity
What abbreviation would accompany a passage to be doubled an octave above?
con 8va
The term used to cancel octave doubling is:
loco
What suffix acts as a diminutive?
-etto
Acciaccatura is to grace note as mordent is to:
schneller
Incalzando is to stringendo as meno mosso is to smorzando. T or F:
true
T or F: Largo is to allegro as to adagio is to vivace.
true
The ictus is:
the exact place of execution of the beat
T or F: Dynamic change is one of the primary functions of the right hand.
false
The hold, tenuto or pause is made with an inward curving motion. T or F.
true
If a quarter note is equal to 60 and the meter changes to 6/8 with a dotted quarter note equal to the quarter note, how many eighth notes could be played in one minute?
180
The term Da Capo al Fine means to repeat from the beginning and:
play to the end (fine)
A sacred of secular work for soloists, chorus and orchestra, similar to a short oratorio is a(n)…
cantata
A simple song is a(n)…
ballade
A classic dance in 4/4 measure, moderately fast, usually with an eighth note upbeat is a(n)…
allemande
A style of solo song in opera or oratorio which resembles the recitative is a(n)…
arioso
The Rhumba is to Cuba as the Samba is to:
Brazil
The 4/4 Bolero is to Cuba as the 3/4 Bolero is to:
Spain
The Mazurka is a(n):
Lively Polish dance in 3
Chaconne is to Passacaglia as Schottische is to:
Polka
Descant:
a florid countermelody superimposed above the principle melody. used to denote any kind of polyphany.
Courante:
means running dance; a German dance in 4/4
Lied:
a German art-song
Passapied
a rapid dance, three beats to the measure, with an upbeat of one beat
Kyrie Eleison is to Gloria as Gloria is to:
Credo
A composition for 2 or more voices, each part presents the melody as dictated by the first. The strictest contrapuntal form using imitation.
Canon
Literally a trifle. A short piece for piano in song form.
Bagatelle
A name applied by Mozart to some serenades or suites. Probably intended for outdoor performance.
Cassation
A solo song found in opera, oratorio or cantata. Develops a dramatic and emotional high point.
Aria
Caprice or capriccio:
A fanciful and irregular sort of composition written in free style, resembling the Fantasia
Galop
A lively dance in 2/4 measure
Gigue (giga)
A classic dance in 6/8 or 12/8, in rapid tempo
Tempo indications are located where?
above the staff on score and parts
____ ____ used to supplement tempo indications immediately follow such directions above the staff.
Metronome markings
Ornament signs are placed:
above the staff
Cross strokes indicate:
repeated beats within a measure
Acciaturra (aka grace note):
- an eighth note in small type with a slash through it2. Time value must be subtracted from one of the adjacent notes.3. Usually performed before the beat (except in Baroque and Classical music, where it is performed on the beat).
Appoggiatura:
- note in small type; time value not counted in rhythm of the measure2. always occurs on the beat
If the appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by two, it receives ___ of the time value.
1/2
If an appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by three, it receives ___ of the time value.
2/3
A single or double alternation of the principle note with its lower neighbor, or its upper neighbor when inverted.
Mordent
Turn or gruppetto:
an alternation of the principle note with its upper and lower neighbor, consisting of four notes.
Maximum duration.
Legato (Slurred)
To be performed without interruption between notes.
Legato (Slurred)
Only the first note is attacked.
Legato (Slurred)
Held full value.
Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)
To be performed with only a slight break between notes to allow for the attack.
Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)
Leggiero
Tenuto
Duration slightly more than half.
Portato (Mezzo-staccato)
Duration about half.
Staccato
Usually performed as short as possible, with a slight emphasis.
Staccatissimo
Attacked with force, usually followed by a slight decrescendo. Performed louder than surrounding dynamic level. Has no effect on note duration.
Horizontal accent
Attacked with force, usually followed by a retention of dynamic level. Occasionally performed with slight lessening of duration.
Vertical accent
A short glissando from below to a note of any value. Its time value is taken from the previous note or rest.
Scoop
A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth above a note of any value.
Plop
A variation of the classical turn or gruppetto.
Flip or turn
H.O.B.
Hand over bell
Largo
Slow, broad
Lento
Slow, dragging
Adagio
Slow
Slow tempi (3)
Largo, Lento, Adagio
Medium tempi (2)
Andante, Moderato
Andante
Going, walking
Moderato
Moderate
Faster Tempi (3)
Allegro, Vivaco, Presto
Allegro
Cheerful, quick
Vivace
Lively
Presto
Fast
Increasing Tempi (4)
Accelerando, Incalzando, Stringendo, Piu Mosso
Stringendo
Suddenly accelerating
Decreasing Tempo (8)
Allargando, Calando, Rallentando, Ritardando, Ritenuto, Meno Mosso, Morendo, Smorzando
Slowing and decreasing in loudness (3)
Calando, Morendo, Smorzando
a.
To, by, for, at, in, etc.
Alla
According to
Assai
Very
Ben
Well
Con
With
Da, di
Of, from
e.
And
Il.
The
Ma
But
Mosso.
Moved
Moto
Motion
Non.
Not
Piu
More
Secco
Dry
Voce.
Voice
Colla parte.
With the part.
Segue.
Follows
Animato
Spirited
Bravura
Bravery
