Junior Region Terms Quiz #1

What does "a tempo" mean in musical terms?

• Gradually faster

• In time; generally implies a return to the original rate of speed

• To the finish

• Rapid; lively

What is the meaning of "accelerando"?

• Gradually faster

• Moderately slow, but moving

• Animated; spirited

• By semi-tones

What does "al fine" indicate in music?

• Light and moderately quick, but not as fast as allegro

• To the finish

• In a singing style

• Generally a little quicker than andante

Which term means "light and moderately quick, but not as fast as allegro"?

• Allegretto

• Andante

• Animato

• Cantabile

What does "allegro" mean in musical terms?

• Moderately slow, but moving

• Rapid; lively

• By semi-tones

• In a singing style

What is the meaning of "andante"?

• Generally a little quicker than andante

• Animated; spirited

• Moderately slow, but moving

• Gradually faster

What does "andantino" mean?

• Generally a little quicker than andante

• In a singing style

• By semi-tones

• Rapid; lively

What is the meaning of "animato"?

• Gradually faster

• Animated; spirited

• To the finish

• Moderately slow, but moving

What does "cantabile" mean in musical terms?

• In a singing style

• By semi-tones

• Rapid; lively

• Light and moderately quick, but not as fast as allegro

What does "chromatic" mean in music?

• To the finish

• By semi-tones

• Gradually faster

• Animated; spirited