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Which of the following correctly defines 'bassoon'?
Which of the following correctly defines 'bassoon'?
- A moderately low male voice that ranges between a tenor and a bass
- The lowest-sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family, a double-reed instrument (correct)
- The lowest-pitched string instrument
- The lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion instrument
Which era, between 1600-1750, is known for its ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts?
Which era, between 1600-1750, is known for its ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts?
- Baroque Era (correct)
- Renaissance Era
- Romantic Era
- Classical Era
Which instrument is characterized as the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion?
Which instrument is characterized as the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion?
- Double Bass
- Snare Drum
- Timpani
- Bass Drum (correct)
What is a baritone voice?
What is a baritone voice?
Which term describes a musical measure that is marked by two lines with musical notes in between?
Which term describes a musical measure that is marked by two lines with musical notes in between?
What is the term used to indicate 'gradually getting quieter' in a musical piece?
What is the term used to indicate 'gradually getting quieter' in a musical piece?
Which term refers to a percussion instrument typically made of two circular brass plates?
Which term refers to a percussion instrument typically made of two circular brass plates?
In musical notation, what does 'da capo' instruct the performer to do?
In musical notation, what does 'da capo' instruct the performer to do?
Which pair of terms both mean 'gradually getting quieter'?
Which pair of terms both mean 'gradually getting quieter'?
What is the term for 'gradually getting louder' in music?
What is the term for 'gradually getting louder' in music?
Which term describes a harmonic combination that consists of three or more simultaneously sounding pitches?
Which term describes a harmonic combination that consists of three or more simultaneously sounding pitches?
What is the general term for a multi-movement work for a soloist(s) and orchestra?
What is the general term for a multi-movement work for a soloist(s) and orchestra?
During which era did Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven compose music with a focus on structural unity, clarity, and balance?
During which era did Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven compose music with a focus on structural unity, clarity, and balance?
Which instrument is known as the tenor-ranged instrument of the woodwind family?
Which instrument is known as the tenor-ranged instrument of the woodwind family?
Who is responsible for leading a performing group of musicians?
Who is responsible for leading a performing group of musicians?
Which term refers to a slow pace in musical notation but faster than 'adagio'?
Which term refers to a slow pace in musical notation but faster than 'adagio'?
Which musical term indicates the gradual speeding up of the rhythmic beat?
Which musical term indicates the gradual speeding up of the rhythmic beat?
What does 'allegro' signify in a musical score?
What does 'allegro' signify in a musical score?
What type of singing is 'a cappella'?
What type of singing is 'a cappella'?
In musical terms, what does 'alto' describe?
In musical terms, what does 'alto' describe?
Which term describes playing the music composition at a very slow tempo?
Which term describes playing the music composition at a very slow tempo?
Which of the following instruments is played without accompaniment in a virtuoso manner in a concerto?
Which of the following instruments is played without accompaniment in a virtuoso manner in a concerto?
Which term describes a music genre performed by a small ensemble with one player per part?
Which term describes a music genre performed by a small ensemble with one player per part?
Which of these is not a characteristic of a brass instrument?
Which of these is not a characteristic of a brass instrument?
What is the instrument that plays in the tenor register of the modern string family?
What is the instrument that plays in the tenor register of the modern string family?
Which characteristic is a fundamental aspect of a 'beat' in music?
Which characteristic is a fundamental aspect of a 'beat' in music?
What profession did Sayed Darwish engage in to support his family?
What profession did Sayed Darwish engage in to support his family?
Which path did Sayed Darwish decide to follow in 1918?
Which path did Sayed Darwish decide to follow in 1918?
What did Sayed Darwish leave to devote his life to music composition and singing?
What did Sayed Darwish leave to devote his life to music composition and singing?
Where did Sayed Darwish perform aside from his work profession?
Where did Sayed Darwish perform aside from his work profession?
What other training did Sayed Darwish receive apart from music composition and singing?
What other training did Sayed Darwish receive apart from music composition and singing?
What is an Etude designed to do?
What is an Etude designed to do?
What is a Flat sing in musical notation?
What is a Flat sing in musical notation?
Which instrument belongs to the standard wood wind family?
Which instrument belongs to the standard wood wind family?
Which dynamic marking is louder: Forte or Fortissimo?
Which dynamic marking is louder: Forte or Fortissimo?
Which instrument uses an electro-magnetic pick-up to produce or modify sound?
Which instrument uses an electro-magnetic pick-up to produce or modify sound?
What does the term Glissando refer to?
What does the term Glissando refer to?
Which of the following instruments belongs to the modern string family and is known for its low pitch?
Which of the following instruments belongs to the modern string family and is known for its low pitch?
What is the term for the first and usually strongest beat in a musical measure?
What is the term for the first and usually strongest beat in a musical measure?
Which term is synonymous with 'decrescendo'?
Which term is synonymous with 'decrescendo'?
In a modern orchestral setting, which of the following is the least likely to be the lowest-pitched string instrument?
In a modern orchestral setting, which of the following is the least likely to be the lowest-pitched string instrument?
What musical term describes a gradual decrease in volume?
What musical term describes a gradual decrease in volume?
In which district of Alexandria was Sayed Darwish born?
In which district of Alexandria was Sayed Darwish born?
What significant religious text did Sayed Darwish master during his childhood?
What significant religious text did Sayed Darwish master during his childhood?
Under which individual did Sayed Darwish study the Quran?
Under which individual did Sayed Darwish study the Quran?
Which title did Sayed Darwish earn after graduating from the religious school?
Which title did Sayed Darwish earn after graduating from the religious school?
For how many years did Sayed Darwish study at al-Azhar?
For how many years did Sayed Darwish study at al-Azhar?
Study Notes
Musical Terms
- a cappella: choral music with no instrumental accompaniment
- accelerando: gradually speeding up the rhythmic beat
- adagio: a slow tempo
- allegro: a fast tempo
- alto: a low-ranged female voice or the second lowest instrumental range
Instruments
- bassoon: the lowest sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family
- baritone: a moderately low male voice that ranges between a tenor and a bass
- cello: the tenor-ranged instrument of the modern string family
- clarinet: the tenor-ranged instrument of the woodwind family
- flute: a metal tubular instrument that is the soprano instrument of the standard wood wind family
- French horn: a valved brass instrument of medium/medium-low range
- guitar: a six-stringed fretted instrument
Musical Concepts
- chord: a harmonic combination that has three or more pitches sounding simultaneously
- dynamics: the musical element of relative musical loudness or quietness
- beat: a musical pulse, a basic unit of time in music
- crescendo: gradually getting louder
- decrescendo: gradually getting quieter
- diminuendo: gradually getting quieter
- forte: a loud dynamic marking
- fortissimo: a very loud dynamic marking
- glissando: a rapid slide between two distant pitches
- improvisation: "on-the-spot" creation of music (while it is being performed)
People and Eras
- Sayed Darwish: a musician who left his studies to devote his life to music composition and singing
- Baroque Era: a musical period from 1600-1750 that features ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts
- Classic Era: a politically turbulent era focused on structural unity, clarity, and balance (c1750-1820)
Other Terms
- concerto: a general term for a multi-movement work for a soloist(s) and orchestra
- conductor: the leader of a performing group of musicians
- ensemble: a group of musical performers
- etude: a "study" piece, designed to help a performer master a particular technique
- filmmusic: music that serves either as background or foreground material for a movie
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Description
Quiz about musical terms in Arabic and English, covering a cappella, accelerando, adagio, allegro, and more.
