Mrs. Day Musical Markings Quiz #2

What does the tempo marking "Allegro" indicate?

• Slow and steady

• Lively and fast

• Very slow

• Moderately slow

Which dynamic symbol indicates to play very softly?

• f

• mf

• p

• pp

What does a staccato mark above a note mean?

• Hold the note longer than its value

• Play with space between each note

• Play as smooth as possible.

• Increase the volume of the note

What is this sign?

• Coda sign

• Del signo sign

• Repeat sign

• Staccato sign

What does "Forte" (f) mean in music dynamics?

• Quiet

• Loud

• Very quiet

• Very loud

Which of the following tempo markings is the slowest?

• Andante

• Adagio

• Allegro

• Presto

What is this Sign?

• DC al Coda - Go back to the beginning play to the Coda, then skip to the Coda section.

• DS al Fine - Go back to the sign and play until Fine

• Fermata - play as long as the conductor wants.

• DC al Fine - Go back to the beginning and go to "Fine"

What does the dynamic marking "mp" stand for?

• Mezzo-piano, meaning moderately soft

• Mezzo-forte, meaning moderately loud

• Piano, meaning soft

• Forte, meaning loud

Which articulation mark indicates that a note should be played with a forceful, abrupt start?

• Staccato

• Legato

• Accent

• Tenuto

What sign is this?

• Repeat sign

• DS al Fine

• DC al Fine

• Go to Coda