Music Theory Terms for Grades 1-3

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Questions and Answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major key corresponding to C♯ Minor?

E Major (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Play smoothly with connected notes (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To be played with emphasis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Giocoso (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term suggests playing in a lively and fast manner?

Allegro (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'Rubato'?

Flexible tempo with expressive variations (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Play softly and sweetly (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dramatic intensity and vigor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Semplice' instruct musicians to do?

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

Which term indicates a playful or spirited style in music?

Animato (A) Signup and view all the answers

In musical terms, what does 'Grave' signify?

A slow and serious style (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms denotes a moderate pace?

Andantino (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A moderately paced tempo (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

In a calm and peaceful manner (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Gradually speed up (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Expressivo (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To gradually decrease volume (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a tempo that is moderately slow?

Lento (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fortissimo' indicate in musical dynamics?

Very loud (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To gradually slow down (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'adagetto' suggests a tempo that is:

Somewhat slow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means 'play softly'?

Piano (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'meno mosso' indicate regarding tempo?

Slower than before (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Stringendo' in performing music means to:

Quickly accelerate in tempo (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Moderately soft (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'molto'?

Very much or very (C) Signup and view all the answers

In music, what does 'senza' commonly indicate?

Without (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

F Major (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative minor of C Major?

A minor (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many sharps are present in the D Major scale?

2 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prima volta (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

B♭ (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Alla marcia

In the style of a march.

Allargando

Gradually getting slower and broader.