Music Keywords KS4

The Italian term for 'fast' is...

• Allegro

• Allegretto

• Largo

• Forte

Answer explanation

Allegretto means 'moderately fast' and it's slower than 'allegro'. Forte means LOUD and Largo means SLOW

The Italian term for LOUD is...

The Italian term for SPEED is...

Answer explanation

Tempo = Speed (You can remember this from the word 'turbo!')

The Italian term for VOLUME is...

Answer explanation

Dynamics = Volume (You can remember this from the word 'dynamite')

Which instrumental technique is this?

• Pizzicato

• Arco

• Glissando

• Mute

This is a clarinet reed. Is it a single reed or a rouble reed?

• Single

• Double

• What is a reed?!

Answer explanation

The clarinet and saxophone have a single reed. The oboe and bassoon have a double reed.

What instrument is this?

What instrumental technique is this?

• Arco

• Pizzicato

• Double stopping

• Glissando

What instrumental technique is this?

• Finger picking

• Muting

• Palm muting

• Strumming

What instrumental technique is this?

• Power chords

• Legato

• Glissando

• Sustaining pedal

Answer explanation

Glissando is a typical technique of the harp as well!