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What does the musical term 'a cappella' mean?
What does the musical term 'a cappella' mean?
- Solo singing with piano accompaniment
- Instrumental music with no vocal accompaniment
- Choral music with instrumental accompaniment
- Choral music with no instrumental accompaniment (correct)
What describes the term 'accelerando'?
What describes the term 'accelerando'?
- Suddenly changing the rhythmic beat
- Gradually speeding up the speed of the rhythmic beat (correct)
- Gradually slowing down the speed of the rhythmic beat
- Maintaining a steady beat
Which musical term indicates a slow tempo?
Which musical term indicates a slow tempo?
- Adagio (correct)
- Accelerando
- Allegro
- Andante
What does 'andante' indicate in musical terms?
What does 'andante' indicate in musical terms?
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Which of the following best describes 'alto'?
Which of the following best describes 'alto'?
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Study Notes
Musical Terms
- A cappella music is characterized by the absence of instrumental accompaniment, featuring only choral voices.
- Accelerando is a musical direction that indicates a gradual increase in the speed of the rhythmic beat.
- Adagio is a tempo marking that indicates a slow pace, often creating a solemn or reflective atmosphere.
- Allegro, on the other hand, is a tempo marking that indicates a fast pace, often conveying energy and excitement.
- The alto vocal range is the second lowest, typically suited to low-ranged female voices, and also corresponds to the second lowest instrumental range.
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