Music Dynamics and Expression for First Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What word describes how loud or soft the music is?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Harmony

Question 2

Which of these means 'loud' in music?

Accepted Answer

Loud

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Soft

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Medium

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Fast

Question 3

How can changing the volume of the music affect the mood?

Accepted Answer

It can make it sound happier or sadder.

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It can make it sound faster or slower.

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It doesn't affect the mood.

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It can make it sound louder or quieter.

Question 4

What is the opposite of a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

Getting gradually softer

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Getting gradually louder

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Staying the same volume

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Getting faster

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a way to make a crescendo?

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Playing faster

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Getting louder

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Adding more instruments

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Using a louder instrument

Question 6

How do we write a crescendo on a musical staff?

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With a > sign

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With a < sign

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With a f sign

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With a p sign

Question 7

Why do we use dynamics in music?

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To make it more interesting and expressive

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To make it louder

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To make it faster

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To make it easier to play

Question 8

Which word describes the sound level of a loud dinosaur roar?

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo

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Crescendo

Question 9

What does it mean when the music gradually gets quieter?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Mezzo

Question 10

When the music starts soft and gradually gets louder, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 11

Which instrument usually plays with a forte dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 12

What does a decrescendo describe?

Accepted Answer

Getting softer

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Getting louder

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Getting faster

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Getting slower

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to create a dramatic effect in music using dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Changing the rhythm

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Suddenly changing from loud to soft

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Gradually getting louder

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Using a crescendo

Question 14

What is the main reason why composers use dynamics in music?

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To change the feeling or mood

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To make the music louder or softer

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To show the tempo

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To make the music more interesting

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic in music?

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Hard

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Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo

Question 16

When music is played very softly, it is called:

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 17

Which dynamic marking means to gradually get louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Decrescendo

Question 18

How do composers use dynamics to express emotions in music?

Accepted Answer

By changing the volume of the music

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By adding different instruments

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By speeding up or slowing down the tempo

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By singing words

Question 19

Which of these emotions might be expressed with a loud and fast dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Anger

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Sadness

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Happiness

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Peacefulness

Question 20

What is the term for the gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 21

Which of these is an example of a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

p

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Allegro

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Staccato

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Adagio

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a way to change the volume of music?

Accepted Answer

Playing notes quickly one after the other

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Getting louder

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Getting softer

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Playing very loudly

Question 23

How can we NOT express ourselves in music?

Accepted Answer

Running around the room

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Playing loudly or softly

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Playing fast or slow

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Playing with a happy or sad sound

Question 24

Which word describes music that we cannot hear easily?

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Soft

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Loud

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Fast

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Slow

Question 25

What is the term for music that is played quickly?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Dynamics

Question 26

Which of these signs means that music should be played loudly?

Accepted Answer

f

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<

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>

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p

Question 27

What happens when music has different volumes?

Accepted Answer

It has dynamics

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It changes speed

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It has different instruments

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It is played in a different language

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a way to show happiness in music?

Accepted Answer

Playing sadly

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Playing loudly

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Playing quickly

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Using bright, cheerful sounds

Question 29

What is the opposite of loud?

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Soft

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Fast

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Slow

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High

Question 30

Which sign means that music should be played quietly?

Accepted Answer

p

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<

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>

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f

Question 31

What symbol means to play quietly?

Accepted Answer

pp

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ff

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mf

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cresc.

Question 32

When we say 'play crescendo,' what do we mean?

Accepted Answer

Play louder gradually

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Play softer gradually

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Change the tempo

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Add more instruments

Question 33

Which feeling matches playing music quietly?

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Sadness

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Happiness

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Anger

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Excitement

Question 34

Which instrument in an orchestra usually plays the loudest?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 35

What is the opposite of 'loud' in music?

Accepted Answer

Quiet

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Medium

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Strong

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Gentle

Question 36

What does 'sforzando' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Play very loudly for a short time

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Play very softly for a short time

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Start gradually and get louder

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Start loudly and get softer

Question 37

Which musical term means to get softer?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 38

How do dynamics and tempo work together to create different feelings in music?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics and tempo can create different moods in music.

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Dynamics can make the music sound faster.

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Tempo can make the music sound louder.

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Dynamics and tempo have nothing to do with each other.

Question 39

Which song would you play quietly?

Accepted Answer

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Carmina Burana

Question 40

Which symbol means to play very softly?

Accepted Answer

p

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<

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f

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mf

Question 41

Which instrument is known for its soft, gentle sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Trumpet

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Violin

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Drums

Question 42

What does it mean to play with expression?

Accepted Answer

To play with feeling and emotion

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To play very fast

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To play very loud

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To play with a steady beat

Question 43

Which song would you play with a happy expression?

Accepted Answer

Jingle Bells

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Für Elise

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Ave Maria

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Clair de Lune

Question 44

What is the name of the technique used to make the music sound quieter and quieter?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Glissando

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Staccato

Question 45

When musicians play music softly, what is it called?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo-forte

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Forte-piano

Question 46

Which of these means 'very quiet' in Italian music terms?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo-piano

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Piano

Question 47

Music that makes you feel strong emotions is called:

Accepted Answer

Expressive

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Loud

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Soft

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Fast

Question 48

Which instrument is usually played with a gentle sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Drums

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Trumpet

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Guitar

Question 49

When music gets louder gradually, it's called:

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Staccato

Question 50

Which of these words describes music that's played at a slow pace?

Accepted Answer

Andante

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Allegro

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Presto

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Vivace

Question 51

What can dynamics do to the mood of a song?

Accepted Answer

They can change how you feel when you listen to it.

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They only make the music louder or softer.

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They have no effect on the song's mood.

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They can make the song sound more complex.

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Lento

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Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo-piano

Question 53

Which word describes music that is loud and exciting?

Accepted Answer

Loud

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Quiet

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Happy

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Sad

Question 54

Which of these feelings might be shared through soft and gentle music?

Accepted Answer

Sadness

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Happiness

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Anger

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Excitement

Question 55

What is the opposite of loud?

Accepted Answer

Get softer

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Get louder

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Get faster

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Get slower

Question 56

Who can help musicians play with the correct volume?

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A conductor

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A clock

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A tuner

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A music stand

Question 57

Which of these means to play extra softly?

Accepted Answer

pp

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f

Answer

mf

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mp

Question 58

Music can make us feel happy and cheerful. What term describes this?

Accepted Answer

Giocoso

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Legato

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Staccato

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Crescendo

Question 59

When we want to play a part of the music suddenly softer, what symbol do we use?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Forte

Question 60

If we want a song to sound more exciting, what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Play some notes loudly and others softly

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Play all notes softly

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Play all notes at the same volume

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Play very fast

Question 61

What does 'mezzo forte' mean?

Accepted Answer

Moderately loud

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Very loud

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Very soft

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Moderately soft

Question 62

Which symbol represents 'very very softly'?

Accepted Answer

pp

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ff

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mf

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mp