9 Questions
What does the term 'A cappella' refer to?
Choral music with no instrumental accompaniment
Which term indicates gradually increasing the tempo?
Accelerando
What does 'Allegro' mean?
Fast tempo
Which term refers to a low-ranged female voice?
Alto
Andante indicates what kind of tempo?
A moderate tempo
Which term is a synonym for a musical measure?
Bar
What is a baritone?
A moderately low male voice
Which term indicates a slow tempo?
Adagio
What does the term 'Allegro' indicate in musical notation?
A fast tempo
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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