Vocab

Question 1

Cantabile

Answer 1

An easy, flowing manner; like a song

Question 2

Maestoso

Answer 2

Music played majestically (with accents and bold expression

Question 3

Music Form

Answer 3

The structure of a musical piece

Question 4

Dissonance

Answer 4

Tension or disharmony (notes are close together)

Question 5

Marcato

Answer 5

An articulation marked with a space and accent

Question 6

Tenuto

Answer 6

Full valued note

Question 7

Staccato

Answer 7

An articulation of shortness or space

Question 8

Legato

Answer 8

Music played in smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes

Question 9

Andante

Answer 9

A tempo of walking pace around mm-100

Question 10

Allegro

Answer 10

A tempo of music played quickly- Mm=105-132

Question 11

Allegretto

Answer 11

Little allegro- a little slower than allegro but faster than adante

Question 12

Sfz (sforzando)

Answer 12

With sudden force or emphesis, usually followed by a crescendo

Question 13

Accelerando

Answer 13

To increase tempo

Question 14

PP (pianissimo)

Answer 14

Very soft playing

Question 15

Sonority or sonore

Answer 15

Producing sound of full, deep, or rich quality; resonant

Question 16

Dolce

Answer 16

Playing sweetly and softly

Question 17

Rubato

Answer 17

Rhythmic flexibility within a phrase or measure; a relaxation of struck time

Question 18

Piu Mosso

Answer 18

More motion

Question 19

Mezzo Mezzo

Answer 19

Less motion

Question 20

Consonance

Answer 20

Harmonious

Question 21

Musical Repose

Answer 21

Point of musical resolution

Question 22

Timbre

Answer 22

The quality of sound distinguishing one sound from another

Question 23

Ensemble Intonation

Answer 23

Playing in tune with the section with which you play and the rest of the ensemble members. Playing well in tune as a group

Question 24

Expressivo

Answer 24

Playing music with passionate, emotional expression