Unit 1 Terms

Question 1

What is the term for the VOLUME of music?

Answer 1

Dynamics

Question 2

What is the term for the SPEED of music?

Answer 2

Tempo

Question 3

What is the gradual INCREASE in volume?

Answer 3

Crescendo

Question 4

What is the gradual DECREASE in volume?

Answer 4

Decrescendo

Question 5

What is the Italian word for “strong” as it relates to volume?

Answer 5

Forte

Question 6

What is the Italian word for “soft” as it relates to volume?

Answer 6

Piano

Question 7

What is the highest female voice type?

Answer 7

Soprano

Question 8

What is the lowest female voice type?

Answer 8

Alto

Question 9

What is the highest male voice type?

Answer 9

Tenor

Question 10

What is the lowest male voice type?

Answer 10

Bass

Question 11

What is the effect on the start of a note that characterizes its intensity?

Answer 11

Articulation

Question 12

What is the Italian word for long and connected articulation?

Answer 12

Legato

Question 13

What is the Italian word for short and detached articulation?

Answer 13

Staccato

Question 14

What is the term for music performed at a slow speed?

Answer 14

Adagio

Question 15

What is the term for music performed at a brisk speed?

Answer 15

Allegro