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MU2 Test March 2013 > Performance Direction > Flashcards

Performance Direction Flashcards

1
Q

Sotto

A

under

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2
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Incalzando is to Morendo as Calando is to:

A

stringendo

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3
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Another name for a grace note is:

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acciaccatura

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4
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Soli means:

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lead is in the section

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5
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Dolce

A

sweet

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Doppio

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double

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7
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Sordino

A

mute

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8
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Rubato

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unsteadiness of tempo

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9
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Del segno

A

go back to the sign

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10
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Leggiero

A

lightly

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11
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True or false: The preparatory beat is used primarily to give the performers time to bring their instruments into playing position.

A

false

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12
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D.C.

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go back to beginning.

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13
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A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth below a note of any value is considered to be a:

A

flare

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14
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L’istesso Tempo

A

same tempo

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15
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True or false: In conducting, the ictus is the exact point of execution.

A

true

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16
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The main characteristic of the Tango is:

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a heavy accent on the fourth beat or after-beat of four.

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17
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An old dance in duple meter originating in southern France is called a:

A

rigaudon

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18
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Strepitoso

A

noisy

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19
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Which of the following is out of place with the other three: amarezza, lacrimoso, doloroso, placare

A

placare

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20
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Which performance direction is closest in meaning to cantabile? cantando, sonore, amabilita, amaroso

A

cantando

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21
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Which of the following means suddenly slower? ritenuto, allargando, incalzando, stringendo

A

ritenuto

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22
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Volta subito

A

turn immediately

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23
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con voce

A

with voice

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24
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Piu is ____ for _____.

A

Italian, more

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25
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Alla breve is another way of indicating:

A

2/2

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26
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Adagissimo is to a snail as ____ is to “Oscar the Grouch”.

A

adirato

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27
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True or false: Scoops and smears are identical in execution.

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false

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28
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True or False: A rip is a long version of a smear

A

true

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29
Q

Giustamente

A

strictly

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30
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V.S.

A

turn page quickly

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31
Q

Which of these does not belong? piacevole, striscindo, martellato, spianato

A

martellato

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32
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Caesura

A

brief cessation of time

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33
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Which of these does not belong? incalzando, morendo, calando, smorzando

A

incalzando

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34
Q

An English march is similar in form to a:

A

minuet

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35
Q

How many parts are in the ordinary of a mass?

A

6

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36
Q

What beat receives two eighth note accents in a Guaracha?

A

4

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37
Q

What instruments make up a piano trio?

A

piano, violin, cello

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38
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What is the optional instrument in a Dixieland band?

A

tenor saxophone

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39
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A band using both woodwinds and brasses can be called a:

A

harmonie

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40
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The metronome marking at the beginning of a score indicates the kind of note to be given one beat and:

A

the number of these notes to be played per minute

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41
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Dynamic markings refer to:

A

intensity

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42
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What abbreviation would accompany a passage to be doubled an octave above?

A

con 8va

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43
Q

The term used to cancel octave doubling is:

A

loco

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44
Q

What suffix acts as a diminutive?

A

-etto

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45
Q

Acciaccatura is to grace note as mordent is to:

A

schneller

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46
Q

Incalzando is to stringendo as meno mosso is to smorzando. T or F:

A

true

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47
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T or F: Largo is to allegro as to adagio is to vivace.

A

true

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48
Q

The ictus is:

A

the exact place of execution of the beat

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49
Q

T or F: Dynamic change is one of the primary functions of the right hand.

A

false

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50
Q

The hold, tenuto or pause is made with an inward curving motion. T or F.

A

true

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51
Q

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?

A

180

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52
Q

The term Da Capo al Fine means to repeat from the beginning and:

A

play to the end (fine)

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53
Q

A sacred of secular work for soloists, chorus and orchestra, similar to a short oratorio is a(n)…

A

cantata

54
Q

A simple song is a(n)…

A

ballade

55
Q

A classic dance in 4/4 measure, moderately fast, usually with an eighth note upbeat is a(n)…

A

allemande

56
Q

A style of solo song in opera or oratorio which resembles the recitative is a(n)…

A

arioso

57
Q

The Rhumba is to Cuba as the Samba is to:

A

Brazil

58
Q

The 4/4 Bolero is to Cuba as the 3/4 Bolero is to:

A

Spain

59
Q

The Mazurka is a(n):

A

Lively Polish dance in 3

60
Q

Chaconne is to Passacaglia as Schottische is to:

A

Polka

61
Q

Descant:

A

a florid countermelody superimposed above the principle melody. used to denote any kind of polyphany.

62
Q

Courante:

A

means running dance; a German dance in 4/4

63
Q

Lied:

A

a German art-song

64
Q

Passapied

A

a rapid dance, three beats to the measure, with an upbeat of one beat

65
Q

Kyrie Eleison is to Gloria as Gloria is to:

A

Credo

66
Q

A composition for 2 or more voices, each part presents the melody as dictated by the first. The strictest contrapuntal form using imitation.

A

Canon

67
Q

Literally a trifle. A short piece for piano in song form.

A

Bagatelle

68
Q

A name applied by Mozart to some serenades or suites. Probably intended for outdoor performance.

A

Cassation

69
Q

A solo song found in opera, oratorio or cantata. Develops a dramatic and emotional high point.

A

Aria

70
Q

Caprice or capriccio:

A

A fanciful and irregular sort of composition written in free style, resembling the Fantasia

71
Q

Galop

A

A lively dance in 2/4 measure

72
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Gigue (giga)

A

A classic dance in 6/8 or 12/8, in rapid tempo

73
Q

Tempo indications are located where?

A

above the staff on score and parts

74
Q

____ ____ used to supplement tempo indications immediately follow such directions above the staff.

A

Metronome markings

75
Q

Ornament signs are placed:

A

above the staff

76
Q

Cross strokes indicate:

A

repeated beats within a measure

77
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Acciaturra (aka grace note):

A
  1. an eighth note in small type with a slash through it
  2. 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).
78
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Appoggiatura:

A
  1. note in small type; time value not counted in rhythm of the measure
  2. always occurs on the beat
79
Q

If the appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by two, it receives ___ of the time value.

A

1/2

80
Q

If an appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by three, it receives ___ of the time value.

A

2/3

81
Q

A single or double alternation of the principle note with its lower neighbor, or its upper neighbor when inverted.

A

Mordent

82
Q

Turn or gruppetto:

A

an alternation of the principle note with its upper and lower neighbor, consisting of four notes.

83
Q

Maximum duration.

A

Legato (Slurred)

84
Q

To be performed without interruption between notes.

A

Legato (Slurred)

85
Q

Only the first note is attacked.

A

Legato (Slurred)

86
Q

Held full value.

A

Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)

87
Q

To be performed with only a slight break between notes to allow for the attack.

A

Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)

88
Q

Leggiero

A

Tenuto

89
Q

Duration slightly more than half.

A

Portato (Mezzo-staccato)

90
Q

Duration about half.

A

Staccato

91
Q

Usually performed as short as possible, with a slight emphasis.

A

Staccatissimo

92
Q

Attacked with force, usually followed by a slight decrescendo. Performed louder than surrounding dynamic level. Has no effect on note duration.

A

Horizontal accent

93
Q

Attacked with force, usually followed by a retention of dynamic level. Occasionally performed with slight lessening of duration.

A

Vertical accent

94
Q

A short glissando from below to a note of any value. Its time value is taken from the previous note or rest.

A

Scoop

95
Q

A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth above a note of any value.

A

Plop

96
Q

A variation of the classical turn or gruppetto.

A

Flip or turn

97
Q

H.O.B.

A

Hand over bell

98
Q

Largo

A

Slow, broad

99
Q

Lento

A

Slow, dragging

100
Q

Adagio

A

Slow

101
Q

Slow tempi (3)

A

Largo, Lento, Adagio

102
Q

Medium tempi (2)

A

Andante, Moderato

103
Q

Andante

A

Going, walking

104
Q

Moderato

A

Moderate

105
Q

Faster Tempi (3)

A

Allegro, Vivaco, Presto

106
Q

Allegro

A

Cheerful, quick

107
Q

Vivace

A

Lively

108
Q

Presto

A

Fast

109
Q

Increasing Tempi (4)

A

Accelerando, Incalzando, Stringendo, Piu Mosso

110
Q

Stringendo

A

Suddenly accelerating

111
Q

Decreasing Tempo (8)

A

Allargando, Calando, Rallentando, Ritardando, Ritenuto, Meno Mosso, Morendo, Smorzando

112
Q

Slowing and decreasing in loudness (3)

A

Calando, Morendo, Smorzando

113
Q

a.

A

To, by, for, at, in, etc.

114
Q

Alla

A

According to

115
Q

Assai

A

Very

116
Q

Ben

A

Well

117
Q

Con

A

With

118
Q

Da, di

A

Of, from

119
Q

e.

A

And

120
Q

Il.

A

The

121
Q

Ma

A

But

122
Q

Mosso.

A

Moved

123
Q

Moto

A

Motion

124
Q

Non.

A

Not

125
Q

Piu

A

More

126
Q

Secco

A

Dry

127
Q

Voce.

A

Voice

128
Q

Colla parte.

A

With the part.

129
Q

Segue.

A

Follows

130
Q

Animato

A

Spirited

131
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Bravura

A

Bravery

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