Tempi
The modifier “etto” means:
a little less
pointed, separate and light?
Staccato
An accent mark puts marked emphasis on the:
Beginning of the note.
gradually slow down
Ritardando
A musical term meaning “sweetly?”
Dolce
The modifier “issimo” means:
a little more
smooth and connected?
Legato
very heavy, very articulate and very accented with emphasis placed on the entire note value
Marcato
In musical notation, an apostrophe indicates:
A breath mark
A musical term meaning “in a singing style?”
Cantabile
Allegrissimo means:
a little more fast
Tempo markings are always written:
Above the staff
The articulation mark that looks like a flat line above or below a note is known as:
Tenuto
Allargando means
Broadening
A musical term meaning “lightly?”
Leggiero
Adagietto means:
a little less slow
The articulation mark that looks like a sideways “v” above or below a note is known as:
accent
very heavy, very articulate and very accented with emphasis placed on the entire note value
Marcato
under the staff
Dynamic markings are written
a little less fast
Allegretto
Rank the tempo terms below into the proper order from slowest to fastest:
____ Presto
____ Andante
____ Adagio
____ Allegro
____ Lento
____ Moderato
____ Vivace
____ Largo
__8__ Presto
__4__ Andante
__3__ Adagio
__6__ Allegro
__2__ Lento
__5__ Moderato
__7__ Vivace
__1__ Largo
True or False: A “March Tempo” is approximately the same speed as an Allegro tempo marking.
True
Articulation is a means of shaping musical notes which encompasses:
how you start and end a note
What is the term for when a fermata is placed over a whole rest?
Grand Pause
Forte, while associated with loud in terms of musical dynamics, is better defined as meaning:
Strong