Music Theory Terms for Grades 1-3

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What is the relative major key of A minor?

G Major

E Major

D Major

C Major (correct)

Which of the following minor keys has one sharp in its key signature?

B Minor

F♯ Minor (correct)

D Minor

G Minor

What is the key signature for E minor?

No sharps or flats

Two sharps

One sharp (correct)

One flat

Which minor key is relative to G Major?

E Minor Signup and view all the answers

What is the major key corresponding to C♯ Minor?

E Major Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Legato' indicate in music performance?

Play smoothly with connected notes Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Marcato' indicate in musical terminology?

To be played with emphasis Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a style of playing that is cheerful and lively?

Giocoso Signup and view all the answers

Which term suggests playing in a lively and fast manner?

Allegro Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'Rubato'?

Flexible tempo with expressive variations Signup and view all the answers

What musical instruction does 'Sforzando (sf)' indicate?

Play with a strong accent on the note Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dolce' prescribe in terms of musical expression?

Play softly and sweetly Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Energico' suggests music should be played with what character?

Dramatic intensity and vigor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Semplice' instruct musicians to do?

Play in a simple and unadorned style Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates a playful or spirited style in music?

Animato Signup and view all the answers

In musical terms, what does 'Grave' signify?

A slow and serious style Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms denotes a moderate pace?

Andantino Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'Moderato' in music?

A moderately paced tempo Signup and view all the answers

If music is marked 'Tranquillo', how should it be interpreted?

In a calm and peaceful manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the term 'Accelerando' in music?

Gradually speed up Signup and view all the answers

Which term means to play in a graceful and expressive manner?

Expressivo Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'diminuendo' signify in music dynamics?

To gradually decrease volume Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a tempo that is moderately slow?

Lento Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fortissimo' indicate in musical dynamics?

Very loud Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'rallentando' in music performance?

To gradually slow down Signup and view all the answers

The term 'adagetto' suggests a tempo that is:

Somewhat slow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means 'play softly'?

Piano Signup and view all the answers

What does 'meno mosso' indicate regarding tempo?

Slower than before Signup and view all the answers

'Stringendo' in performing music means to:

Quickly accelerate in tempo Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mezo' refer to in music terminology?

Moderately soft Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'molto'?

Very much or very Signup and view all the answers

In music, what does 'senza' commonly indicate?

Without Signup and view all the answers

Which major scale features a flat note in its key signature?

F Major Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative minor of C Major?

A minor Signup and view all the answers

How many sharps are present in the D Major scale?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the first time a piece is played?

Prima volta Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct flat note in A♭ Major's key signature?

B♭ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Music Theory Terms (Grades 1, 2 & 3)

Feeling: List of musical expressions. Includes terms like Alla marcia, Allargando, Cantabile, Dolce, Expressivo, Giocoso, Grave, and others.
Speed/Tempo: Terms relating to tempo. Examples include A tempo, Accelerando, Adagio, Allegro, Allegretto, Andante, Andantino, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Diminuendo, Larghetto, Largo, Lento, Meno mosso, Presto, Rallentando, Ritardando, Ritenuto ,Vivace/Vivo, Adagietto, Stringendo.

Volume

Forte (f): Loud
Fortissimo (ff): Very loud
Fortepiano (fp): Loud, then soft
Piano (p): Soft
Pianissimo (pp): Very soft

Other Musical Terms

A: Used as an abbreviation
Al/Alla: With/toward/from
Assai: Very
Da capo (D.C.): From the beginning
Da capo al fine: From the beginning to the marking “fine”
Dal segno (D.S.): From the sign
E/Ed: And/or
Fine: The end
Ma: But/however
Meno: Less
Mezzo: Medium/half
Molto: Much/very
Non: Not
Più: More
Poco: Little/a little
Senza: Without/no
Alla breve: A type of time signature
Ben: Well

Other

Prima/Primo: First
Seconda/Secondo: Second
Sempre: Always
Tanto: So much/as much
Volta: Time/turn

Scales (Major)

E Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
C Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
F Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
Ab Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
G Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
D Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
Bb Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
A Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)
Eb Major: Sharps/Flats: (blank to be filled in) Minor: (blank to be filled in)

Scales (Minor)

Detailed list of blank spaces for minor scales, specifying which are major/minor.

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Test your knowledge of essential music theory terms suitable for Grades 1, 2, and 3. This quiz covers musical expressions, tempo indications, and volume markings. Perfect for budding musicians looking to enhance their understanding of music terminology.