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What does the term 'A cappella' refer to?
What does the term 'A cappella' refer to?
- Choral music with no instrumental accompaniment (correct)
- A type of orchestral music
- Music with instrumental accompaniment
- A style of solo singing
Which term indicates gradually increasing the tempo?
Which term indicates gradually increasing the tempo?
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Accelerando (correct)
- Andante
What does 'Allegro' mean?
What does 'Allegro' mean?
- Moderate tempo
- No tempo
- Slow tempo
- Fast tempo (correct)
Which term refers to a low-ranged female voice?
Which term refers to a low-ranged female voice?
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Andante indicates what kind of tempo?
Andante indicates what kind of tempo?
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Which term is a synonym for a musical measure?
Which term is a synonym for a musical measure?
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What is a baritone?
What is a baritone?
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Which term indicates a slow tempo?
Which term indicates a slow tempo?
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What does the term 'Allegro' indicate in musical notation?
What does the term 'Allegro' indicate in musical notation?
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Study Notes
Musical Terms
- A cappella refers to choral music performed without instrumental accompaniment.
Tempo
- Accelerando is a gradual increase in the speed of the rhythmic beat.
- Adagio is a slow tempo, indicating the music should be played at a slow pace.
- Allegro is a fast tempo, requiring the music to be played quickly.
- Andante is a moderate tempo, similar to a walking pace, with "Andare" meaning "to walk" in Italian.
Vocal Ranges
- Alto is a low-ranged female voice, or the second lowest instrumental range.
Instrumental Ranges
- Baritone is a moderately low male voice, falling between the tenor and bass ranges.
Musical Notation
- Bar is a common term for a musical measure, defined by two lines that enclose a set of musical notes.
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A quiz about different musical terms, including a cappella, accelerando, adagio, allegro, and more.
