Lesson 5: Terminology - Quiz

Highlight the text below each question for the answer.

  1. What's the definition of Allegro? (Tempo)
    • Fast speed.
  2. What's the definition of Crescendo? (Dynamics)
    • Gradually play louder.
  3. What's the definition of Fermata? (Structural)
    • Hold the note longer than written.
  4. What's a trill? (Embellishment)
    • An embellishment that must be played by alternately playing the written note and the note above the written note.
  5. What's ? (Structural)
    • A quarter rest.
  6. What's , the curve above the two notes? (Structural)
    • A Slur. Slurs are used to create Legato.
  7. What's legato? (Expression)
    • A style of playing that calls for smooth, connected notes.
    • The loudness/softness of a piece.


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