Music Terminology: Accelerando

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What does accelerando indicate in music?

Gradually speeding up the rhythmic beat

What is the opposite of accelerando in music?

Ritardando

What is the language of origin for the musical term 'accelerando'?

Italian

What happens to the rhythmic beat when accelerando is indicated?

It becomes faster and louder

In which language is 'التسارع تدريجيا لسرعة الضرب االيقاعي' a translation of 'accelerando'?

Arabic

What is the definition of a beat in music?

A musical pulse

What is a common feature of brass instruments?

They have a mouthpiece

Which of the following is an example of a brass instrument?

Trumpet

What is the function of the tubing in a brass instrument?

To be blown into by the player

Which of the following brass instruments is known for its large size?

Tuba

What is the abbreviation for?

Violoncello

Which instrument range is the cello known for?

Tenor

What is the translation of the Arabic phrase provided?

It is a string instrument

What is the full name of the instrument?

Violoncello

What is the classification of the cello?

String instrument

What does the Italian word 'andare' mean?

To walk

What is the tempo of andante in music?

Moderate

What is the relationship between andante and walking?

Andante is the same speed as walking

What is andante in music notation?

A moderate tempo

What does the term andante specify in music?

The tempo of the music

What does decrescendo indicate in music?

Gradually getting quieter

What is the meaning of diminuendo in music?

Gradually getting quieter

What is the Arabic translation of decrescendo?

خفض صوت الموسيقى بالتدريج

What is the relationship between decrescendo and diminuendo?

They indicate the same musical effect

What happens to the music volume when decrescendo is indicated?

It decreases gradually

Study Notes

Musical Terms

  • Accelerando: a musical term that means gradually increasing the speed of the rhythmic beat.
  • Andante: a moderate tempo, similar to a walking speed, derived from the Italian word "Andare" meaning to walk.

Rhythm

  • Beat: a fundamental unit of time measurement in music, also referred to as a musical pulse.

Instruments

  • Brass instrument: a type of metallic instrument that requires blowing into a mouthpiece and tubing, examples include trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
  • Cello: a tenor-ranged instrument belonging to the modern string family, also known as violoncello.

Dynamics

  • Decrescendo: a musical term that means gradually getting quieter, also referred to as diminuendo.
  • Diminuendo: a musical term that means gradually getting quieter, also referred to as decrescendo.

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