Musical Terms in Arabic and English
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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?

  • Baroque Era (correct)
  • Renaissance Era
  • Romantic Era
  • Classical Era
  • Which instrument is characterized as the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion?

  • Double Bass
  • Snare Drum
  • Timpani
  • Bass Drum (correct)
  • What is a baritone voice?

    <p>A male voice that ranges between a tenor and a bass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a musical measure that is marked by two lines with musical notes in between?

    <p>Bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to indicate 'gradually getting quieter' in a musical piece?

    <p>decrescendo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a percussion instrument typically made of two circular brass plates?

    <p>cymbals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In musical notation, what does 'da capo' instruct the performer to do?

    <p>return to the beginning of the piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of terms both mean 'gradually getting quieter'?

    <p>decrescendo and diminuendo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for 'gradually getting louder' in music?

    <p>crescendo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a harmonic combination that consists of three or more simultaneously sounding pitches?

    <p>Chord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general term for a multi-movement work for a soloist(s) and orchestra?

    <p>Concerto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which era did Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven compose music with a focus on structural unity, clarity, and balance?

    <p>Classic Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is known as the tenor-ranged instrument of the woodwind family?

    <p>Clarinet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for leading a performing group of musicians?

    <p>Conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a slow pace in musical notation but faster than 'adagio'?

    <p>andante</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical term indicates the gradual speeding up of the rhythmic beat?

    <p>accelerando</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'allegro' signify in a musical score?

    <p>a fast tempo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of singing is 'a cappella'?

    <p>Choral singing without instrumental accompaniment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In musical terms, what does 'alto' describe?

    <p>A low-ranged female voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes playing the music composition at a very slow tempo?

    <p>adagio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instruments is played without accompaniment in a virtuoso manner in a concerto?

    <p>cadenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a music genre performed by a small ensemble with one player per part?

    <p>chamber music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is not a characteristic of a brass instrument?

    <p>tenor register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the instrument that plays in the tenor register of the modern string family?

    <p>cello</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is a fundamental aspect of a 'beat' in music?

    <p>a musical pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Sayed Darwish engage in to support his family?

    <p>Bricklayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which path did Sayed Darwish decide to follow in 1918?

    <p>Shaykh Salama Higâzî</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sayed Darwish leave to devote his life to music composition and singing?

    <p>His studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Sayed Darwish perform aside from his work profession?

    <p>Cafes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other training did Sayed Darwish receive apart from music composition and singing?

    <p>Munshid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Etude designed to do?

    <p>Help a performer master a particular technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Flat sing in musical notation?

    <p>A symbol that lowers the pitch by one half-step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument belongs to the standard wood wind family?

    <p>Flute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynamic marking is louder: Forte or Fortissimo?

    <p>Fortissimo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument uses an electro-magnetic pick-up to produce or modify sound?

    <p>Electric Instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term Glissando refer to?

    <p>A rapid slide between two distant pitches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instruments belongs to the modern string family and is known for its low pitch?

    <p>Double bass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the first and usually strongest beat in a musical measure?

    <p>Downbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with 'decrescendo'?

    <p>Diminuendo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a modern orchestral setting, which of the following is the least likely to be the lowest-pitched string instrument?

    <p>Violin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What musical term describes a gradual decrease in volume?

    <p>Decrescendo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which district of Alexandria was Sayed Darwish born?

    <p>Kôm el-Dikka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant religious text did Sayed Darwish master during his childhood?

    <p>Quran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which individual did Sayed Darwish study the Quran?

    <p>Muhammad Salamah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title did Sayed Darwish earn after graduating from the religious school?

    <p>Sheikh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how many years did Sayed Darwish study at al-Azhar?

    <p>Two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Quiz about musical terms in Arabic and English, covering a cappella, accelerando, adagio, allegro, and more.

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