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Quiz about Fun with Musical Terms
Quiz about Fun with Musical Terms

Fun with Musical Terms Trivia Quiz


I'll give you a musical term and you must select the meaning, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by amy-lynn. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
amy-lynn
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
234,795
Updated
Dec 31 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
4952
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), ankitankurddit (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In music theory what does the word "andante" mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When you are playing music and you see the word "mezzo forte" how must you play the music? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What does the word "allegro" mean? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Decrescendo means gradually slower.


Question 5 of 10
5. What does the word "staccato" mean? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What does "legato" mean? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Out of these what does "piano" mean? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Forte" means loud.


Question 9 of 10
9. In music theory, mezzo piano means which of the following? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What does "moderato" mean? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In music theory what does the word "andante" mean?

Answer: at a walking pace, moderately paced

The music term "andante" is used when you are play a jolly song where the tempo is not too fast or not too slow.
2. When you are playing music and you see the word "mezzo forte" how must you play the music?

Answer: moderately loud

The term "mezzo forte" is not usually put as mezzo forte and instead it is put as "mf".
3. What does the word "allegro" mean?

Answer: quick and lively

Allegro means quick and lively, unlike "allegretto" meaning FAIRLY quick and lively.
4. Decrescendo means gradually slower.

Answer: False

Decrescendo means gradually softer, and not gradually slower. The word for gradually slower is "ritardando".
5. What does the word "staccato" mean?

Answer: detached

Staccato is a very short and quick note.
6. What does "legato" mean?

Answer: smooth and connected

The music term legato is a used to play joyful music. Legato is the opposite of staccato.
7. Out of these what does "piano" mean?

Answer: soft

The letter "p" is short for the word piano.
8. "Forte" means loud.

Answer: True

The word forte means loud and is abbreviated as "f".
9. In music theory, mezzo piano means which of the following?

Answer: moderately soft

If you know that piano means soft you should have had no trouble with this one.
10. What does "moderato" mean?

Answer: in moderate time

Moderato is played at a average not too fast, not to slow pace.
Source: Author amy-lynn

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