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PT - Performance Directions Flashcards

1
Q

The word SOTTO means:

 A. Same
 B. Drawn together
 C. Under
 D. Again
A

C. Under

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2
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INCALZANDO is to MORENDO as CALANDO is to:

 A. Forazando
 B. Calcando
 C. Sforzato
 D. Stringendo
A

D. Stringendo

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3
Q

Which of the following is the slowest tempo:

 A. Adagio
 B. Allegretto
 C. Andante
 D. Allargando
A

A. Adagio

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4
Q

Another name for a grace note is:

 A. Mordent
 B. Acciaccatura
 C. Schneller
 D. Gruppetto
A

B. Acciaccatura

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5
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SOLI means:

 A. Lead is in the section
 B. If on sax part, 1st has the lead
 C. If tenor lead, it will be marked tenor lead
 D. All of the above
A

A. Lead is in the section

** this question is suspect

** SOLI literally means plural of solo, more than 1 on solo parts

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6
Q

DOLCE means:

 A. Sweet
 B. Pained
 C. Decisive
 D. Smooth
A

A. Sweet

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7
Q

DOPPIO means:

 A. Double
 B. After
 C. Dumb
 D. Duet
A

A. Double

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8
Q

SORDINO means:

 A. Follows
 B. Sustained
 C. Steady
 D. Mute
A

D. Mute

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9
Q

RUBATO means:

 A. Gradually slower
 B. In original tempo
 C. Unsteadiness of tempo
 D. Slowing and decreasing in loudness
A

C. Unsteadiness of tempo

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10
Q

DEL SEGNO means:

 A. Go back to the beginning
 B. Go back to the sign
 C. Go to the last strain
 D. Repeat the last strain
A

B. Go back to the sign

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11
Q

LEGGIERO means:

 A. Playfully
 B. Lightly
 C. The same as Dolare
 D. Legato
A

B. Lightly

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12
Q

A “C” with a vertical line through it indicates what meter?

 A. March time
 B. Half time
 C. Alla breve
 D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

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13
Q

T/F: The preparatory beat is used primarily to give the performers time to bring their instruments into playing position

A

FALSE

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14
Q

Of the terms listed, which group has the same meaning for each word?

 A. Decrescendo, diminuendo, Smorzando
 B. Incalzando, stringendo, meno mosso
 C. Rubato, ritenuto, reinforzando
 D. Calando, morendo, smorzando
A

D. Calando, morendo, smorzando

Study these terms!

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15
Q

If you saw D.C. written on a part you would know that:

 A. You are to go back to the beginning
 B. You are to turn the page quickly
 C. You are to go back to the sign
 D. The music was printed in Washington
A

A. You are to go back to the beginning

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16
Q

A horizontal reversed “S” is known as a:

 A. Mordent
 B. Double Mordent
 C. Gruppetto
 D. Schneller
A

C. Gruppetto

17
Q

*****Define the term Appogiatura. (Check Basic Music)

A

A grace note performed before a note of the melody and falling on the beat.

18
Q

If a quarter note = 120, and quarter note = half note then:

A. quarter = 240
B. quarter = 60
C. half = 100
D. half = 120

A

D. half = 120

19
Q

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

A. Scoop
B. Doink
C. Flare
D. Smear

A

C. Flare

20
Q

Which of the following would only be found on brass parts?

A. ENS.
B. X.O
C. H.O.B.
D. N.V.

A

C. H.O.B.

21
Q

The term L’istesso Tempo means

A. First Tempo
B. Same tempo
C. Less Tempo
D. More Moved

A

B. Same tempo

22
Q

In conducting, the ictus is the exact point of execution.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

23
Q

Conduct a subdivided three pattern.

A

Insert diagram?

24
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the uses of the left hand i conducting?

A. Giving hold or cuts
B. Indicating style or character
C. Indicating changes in tempo
D. None of the above

A

D. None of the above

25
Q

The main characteristic of the Tango is:

A. A strong feeling of two to the bar
B. A heavy accent on the fourth beat or after-beat of four
C. A strong accent on two and four in a four bar pattern
D. None of the above

A

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

26
Q

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

A. Rigaudon
B. Motet
C. Tarantelle
D. Sarabande

A

A. Rigaudon

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