Music Terminology Quiz

What is the clef most often used for higher pitches?

• Treble Clef

• Bass Clef

• Unison

• Barline

What term describes a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound or section of music?

• Crescendo

• Dynamics

• Forte

• Legato

What does the term 'piano' mean in music?

• To be sung loudly

• To be sung softly

• To be sung in a smooth, flowing manner

• To be sung in a short and detached way

What is the symbol of musical notation indicating that the note(s) underneath it should be held longer than its normal duration?

• Fermata

• Harmony

• Phrase

• Posture

What term describes a gradual decrease in the loudness of a sound or section of music?

• Decrescendo

• Ritardando

• Accelerando

• Mezzo Piano

The clef most often used for lower pitches.

• Treble Clef

• Alto Clef

• Tenor Clef

• Bass Clef

The space between two barlines.

• Repeat Sign

• Measure

• Clef

• Crescendo

The position of the body for singing.

• Head voice

• Chest voice

• Unison

• Posture

Phrase

• A musical sentence

• To be sung softly

• A clef used for lower pitches

• ,A gradual increase in volume

The loudness or softness of music.

• Piano

• Forte

• Dynamics

• Crescendo