Musical Terms Quiz

What does the musical term "Crescendo" mean?

• Gradually getting quieter

• Suddenly getting louder

• Gradually getting louder

• Staying the same volume

What is the meaning of the term "Diminuendo" in music?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting quieter

• Suddenly getting quieter

• Staying the same volume

In musical dynamics, what does "Forte" indicate?

• Soft

• Loud

• Medium

• Quiet

What does the musical term "Fortepiano" mean?

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

• Loud, then immediately soft

• Moderately quiet

What is the meaning of "Fortissimo" in musical dynamics?

• Moderately quiet

• Very loud

• Loud, then immediately soft

• Moderately loud

How is "Mezzo Forte" defined in musical terms?

• Moderately loud

• Very loud

• Moderately quiet

• Loud, then immediately soft

What does "Mezzo Piano" indicate in music?

• Very loud

• Moderately quiet

• Loud, then immediately soft

• Moderately loud

What does the musical term "Pianissimo" mean?

• Very loud

• Very quiet

• Moderately loud

• Quiet

What is the meaning of the musical term "Piano"?

• Loud

• Very quiet

• Quiet

• Sudden loud accent

What does "Sforzando" indicate in music?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Sudden loud accent on an individual note or chord

• Very quiet

• None or only slight variations