47 Questions
Which of the following correctly defines 'bassoon'?
The lowest-sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family, a double-reed instrument
Which era, between 1600-1750, is known for its ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts?
Baroque Era
Which instrument is characterized as the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion?
Bass Drum
What is a baritone voice?
A male voice that ranges between a tenor and a bass
Which term describes a musical measure that is marked by two lines with musical notes in between?
Bar
What is the term used to indicate 'gradually getting quieter' in a musical piece?
decrescendo
Which term refers to a percussion instrument typically made of two circular brass plates?
cymbals
In musical notation, what does 'da capo' instruct the performer to do?
return to the beginning of the piece
Which pair of terms both mean 'gradually getting quieter'?
decrescendo and diminuendo
What is the term for 'gradually getting louder' in music?
crescendo
Which term describes a harmonic combination that consists of three or more simultaneously sounding pitches?
Chord
What is the general term for a multi-movement work for a soloist(s) and orchestra?
Concerto
During which era did Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven compose music with a focus on structural unity, clarity, and balance?
Classic Era
Which instrument is known as the tenor-ranged instrument of the woodwind family?
Clarinet
Who is responsible for leading a performing group of musicians?
Conductor
Which term refers to a slow pace in musical notation but faster than 'adagio'?
andante
Which musical term indicates the gradual speeding up of the rhythmic beat?
accelerando
What does 'allegro' signify in a musical score?
a fast tempo
What type of singing is 'a cappella'?
Choral singing without instrumental accompaniment
In musical terms, what does 'alto' describe?
A low-ranged female voice
Which term describes playing the music composition at a very slow tempo?
adagio
Which of the following instruments is played without accompaniment in a virtuoso manner in a concerto?
cadenza
Which term describes a music genre performed by a small ensemble with one player per part?
chamber music
Which of these is not a characteristic of a brass instrument?
tenor register
What is the instrument that plays in the tenor register of the modern string family?
cello
Which characteristic is a fundamental aspect of a 'beat' in music?
a musical pulse
What profession did Sayed Darwish engage in to support his family?
Bricklayer
Which path did Sayed Darwish decide to follow in 1918?
Shaykh Salama Higâzî
What did Sayed Darwish leave to devote his life to music composition and singing?
His studies
Where did Sayed Darwish perform aside from his work profession?
Cafes
What other training did Sayed Darwish receive apart from music composition and singing?
Munshid
What is an Etude designed to do?
Help a performer master a particular technique
What is a Flat sing in musical notation?
A symbol that lowers the pitch by one half-step
Which instrument belongs to the standard wood wind family?
Flute
Which dynamic marking is louder: Forte or Fortissimo?
Fortissimo
Which instrument uses an electro-magnetic pick-up to produce or modify sound?
Electric Instrument
What does the term Glissando refer to?
A rapid slide between two distant pitches
Which of the following instruments belongs to the modern string family and is known for its low pitch?
Double bass
What is the term for the first and usually strongest beat in a musical measure?
Downbeat
Which term is synonymous with 'decrescendo'?
Diminuendo
In a modern orchestral setting, which of the following is the least likely to be the lowest-pitched string instrument?
Violin
What musical term describes a gradual decrease in volume?
Decrescendo
In which district of Alexandria was Sayed Darwish born?
Kôm el-Dikka
What significant religious text did Sayed Darwish master during his childhood?
Quran
Under which individual did Sayed Darwish study the Quran?
Muhammad Salamah
Which title did Sayed Darwish earn after graduating from the religious school?
Sheikh
For how many years did Sayed Darwish study at al-Azhar?
Two years
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
Quiz about musical terms in Arabic and English, covering a cappella, accelerando, adagio, allegro, and more.
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