AQA GCSE Music Quiz 1

Which Italian term indicates a fast tempo?

• Andante

• Allegro

• Largo

• Adagio

What is the term for a scale that consists of five notes?

• Pentatonic

• Whole tone

• Chromatic

• Modal

What does "pizzicato" mean for string instruments?

• Play with a bow

• Pluck the strings

• Use a mute

• Play loudly

Which term describes a repeated musical phrase or rhythm?

• Ostinato

• Glissando

• Portamento

• Appoggiatura

Which dynamic marking indicates "very soft"?

• mf

• ff

• pp

• f

What does the term "rubato" refer to in music?

• A strict tempo

• A flexible tempo

• A slow tempo

• A fast tempo

Which texture is characterized by a single melody line without accompaniment?

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Antiphonal

What does "sfz" or "sforzando" indicate in music dynamics?

• Gradually getting louder

• Suddenly loud

• Gradually getting softer

• Very soft

What is the term for a musical form that features a recurring theme alternating with different sections?

• Binary

• Rondo

• Ternary

• Sonata

What is the term for a rhythm that emphasizes the weak beats?

• Backbeat

• Syncopation

• Groove

• Swing