Music Terminology Quiz

What aspect of a piece of music is determined by elements such as tempo, dynamics, articulation, texture, and tonality?

What does the tempo marking 'Molto vivace' indicate in music?

Which type of opera is characterized by featuring ordinary characters with common problems, everyday settings, and simple vocal writing?

What is the tempo marking for the 'Humming Chorus' in Puccini's Madama Butterfly?

What is the term for the group that sings the parts of townspeople or select groups of characters in an opera?

What does an overture serve as in an opera or operetta?

Who composed the opera 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan: Flight of the Bumblebee'?

Which type of singing voice is typically associated with the 'Humming Chorus' in opera?

In Bach's time, what was an orchestral suite typically comprised of?

Which musical instrument is prominently featured in Sibelius' 'Finlandia, Op. 26'?

In which city did Puccini's Madama Butterfly premiere in 1904?

'The Tale of Tsar Saltan' opera was based on a fairy-tale poem by which Russian poet?

What is the term for music with a melody accompanied by chords, with all the voices moving together in the same way?

Which articulation term indicates that notes are 'tied together' and should be played smoothly and connected?

What is the main keyboard instrument in Renaissance and Baroque music, known for its plucked strings and lack of dynamic variation?

Which type of singing voice is typically assigned to male singers with a high vocal range?

During which historical period did the popularity of the harpsichord decline due to the invention of the piano?

'Libretto' is a term used in opera that specifically refers to: