Vocab 3

Which of the following represents Binary form?

• A/C

• A/B

• ABA

• AAA

Answer explanation

Binary from is made up of 2 sections. We call those A & B.

Which of the following represent ternary form?

• BANANA

• AAA

• A/B

• A/B/A

Answer explanation

Ternary form has three distinct sections. the third section is a repeat of the first - ABA

Which of the following represents Rondo Form

• ABRACADABRA

• AB

• ABACADA

• ABA

Answer explanation

Rondo is a multi-section piece where the main section repeats in between all new sections.

Which of these best describes an ostinato

• I musical idea that sucks

• A musical idea that repeats

• Binary Form

• A piece for strings

Answer explanation

An ostinato is a short musical idea that is repeated for a length of time in a piece of music.

Which of the following best describes an intro?

• A quiet rhythm

• A short piece of music at the end after the main bit

• A biography

• A short piece of music at the beginning before the main bit

Answer explanation

An intro comes at the beginning of a song or piece of music and it happens before the main bit starts.

Which of the following best describes an outro?

• A short piece of music at the end of a piece, after the main section

• A guitar pattern

• A drum solo

• The bit with no singing in the middle of a song

Answer explanation

An outro always happens at the end of a song or piece of music after the main section. it can sometimes be similar to the intro.

What does the word Allegro mean?

• Slow and mournful

• Fast and lively

• Medium speed

• Repeat this section

Answer explanation

Allegro is an Italian temp marking that means fast and lively.

What does Vivace mean?

• Go back to the beginning

• Slow as a snail

• Lively and vigorous

• Moderate speed

Answer explanation

Vivace is an Italian tempo marking that means vigorous and lively - it is faster than Allegro

What does Adagio mean?

• Slow

• Fast

• Medium

• Tiny

Answer explanation

Adagio is an Italian tempo marking that means Slow

What does Lento mean?

• Medium

• Very slow

• Slow

• Fast

Answer explanation

Lento it an Italian tempo marking. It means very slow. Slower than Adagio