Tempo and Dynamics Test Flashcards
1
Q
What tempo is “largo”?
A
Very slow.
2
Q
What tempo is “adagio”?
A
Slow.
3
Q
What tempo is “andante”?
A
Walking pace.
4
Q
What tempo is “moderato”?
A
Moderately.
5
Q
What tempo is “allegro”?
A
Fast.
6
Q
What is a “ritardando”?
A
Gradually slower.
7
Q
What is an “accelerando”?
A
Gradually faster.
8
Q
What does “a tempo” mean?
A
Resume original tempo.
9
Q
What does the dynamic “pianissimo” mean?
A
Very soft; pp.
10
Q
What does the dynamic “piano” mean?
A
Soft; p.
11
Q
What does the dynamic “mezzo piano” mean?
A
Medium soft; mp.
12
Q
What does the dynamic “mezzo forte” mean?
A
Medium loud; mf.
13
Q
What does the dynamic “forte” mean?
A
Loud, f.
14
Q
What does the dynamic “fortissimo” mean?
A
Very loud, ff.
15
Q
What does “crescendo” mean?
A
Gradually louder.
16
Q
What does “decrescendo” mean?
A
Gradually softer.
