Expression and Articulation in Music

What is Expression in music?

• The way you read music

• The way you tell the story/emotions

• The way you dance to the music

• Expression doesn't exist in music

What are the 3 parts of expression (select all that apply)

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Style

• Emotion

What dynamic is "soft"?

• Fortissimo

• Mezzo

• Subito

• Piano

Which of these means "Suddenly Loud"

• Subito Mezzo Forte

• Piano Crescendo to Forte

• Subitio Forte

• Forte decrescendo to Piano

How does using dynamics keep our audience engaged? (select all that apply)

• They help tell the story

• They keep the music interesting and not boring

• They create suspense and surprise

• They put the audience to sleep

True or false: Music should portray emotions. Certain music even tells you what emotion to use.

• True

• False

Which word means "majestically"?

• Grazioso

• Lacrimoso

• Maestoso

• Dolce

Which word means "agitated"?

• Amoroso

• Agitato

• Animato

• con affecto

Which word means "mournful or sad"?

• Lacrimoso

• Amoroso

• Maestoso

• Grazioso

Which word means "with spirit"?

• Con affecto

• Con anima

• Animato

• Agitato