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?

It becomes faster and louder (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Arabic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a beat in music?

A musical pulse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of brass instruments?

They have a mouthpiece (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Trumpet (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To be blown into by the player (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tuba (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for?

Violoncello (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument range is the cello known for?

Tenor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of the Arabic phrase provided?

It is a string instrument (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name of the instrument?

Violoncello (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the cello?

String instrument (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Italian word 'andare' mean?

To walk (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tempo of andante in music?

Moderate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between andante and walking?

Andante is the same speed as walking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is andante in music notation?

A moderate tempo (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term andante specify in music?

The tempo of the music (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does decrescendo indicate in music?

Gradually getting quieter (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of diminuendo in music?

Gradually getting quieter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arabic translation of decrescendo?

خفض صوت الموسيقى بالتدريج (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between decrescendo and diminuendo?

They indicate the same musical effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the music volume when decrescendo is indicated?

It decreases gradually (A) 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.