Music Terminology: Accelerando
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What does accelerando indicate in music?

  • Gradually slowing down the rhythmic beat
  • Gradually speeding up the rhythmic beat (correct)
  • Staying at a constant rhythmic beat
  • Repeating a rhythmic beat
  • What is the opposite of accelerando in music?

  • Decrescendo
  • Crescendo
  • Ritardando (correct)
  • Fortissimo
  • What is the language of origin for the musical term 'accelerando'?

  • Italian (correct)
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
  • What happens to the rhythmic beat when accelerando is indicated?

    <p>It becomes faster and louder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a beat in music?

    <p>A musical pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of brass instruments?

    <p>They have a mouthpiece</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be blown into by the player</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for?

    <p>Violoncello</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument range is the cello known for?

    <p>Tenor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the translation of the Arabic phrase provided?

    <p>It is a string instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full name of the instrument?

    <p>Violoncello</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the cello?

    <p>String instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Italian word 'andare' mean?

    <p>To walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tempo of andante in music?

    <p>Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between andante and walking?

    <p>Andante is the same speed as walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is andante in music notation?

    <p>A moderate tempo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term andante specify in music?

    <p>The tempo of the music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does decrescendo indicate in music?

    <p>Gradually getting quieter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of diminuendo in music?

    <p>Gradually getting quieter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Arabic translation of decrescendo?

    <p>خفض صوت الموسيقى بالتدريج</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between decrescendo and diminuendo?

    <p>They indicate the same musical effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the music volume when decrescendo is indicated?

    <p>It decreases gradually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about the music term 'accelerando' and its effect on the rhythmic beat. Test your knowledge of musical terminology and notation!

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