Musical terminology

Welcome to the Musical Terminology category on Questions LLC! Whether you are a music enthusiast, student, or professional musician, this category is designed to help you explore and understand the rich vocabulary that permeates the world of music. From technical terms to genre-specific jargon, our community of experts is here to provide answers to all your questions related to musical terminology. Whether you're curious about the difference between an adagio and allegro, want to unravel the complexities of musical notation, or are simply seeking to expand your musical knowledge, you've come to the right place. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of musical terminology together!

Questions (40)

ALGEBRA PIZZAZZ: IN MUSIC, WHAT DOES "ALLEGRO" MEAN?
1. 29 answers
2. asked by jessica
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The coda is considered to be what?
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2. asked by Brenda
3. 114 views
what does the term polyphony mean
1. 1 answer
2. asked by tg
3. 371 views
Which of the following means to gradually slow down?(1 point) Responses > > The fermata indicates hold or pause. It consists of
1. 4 answers
2. asked by :3
3. 216 views
The term decrescendo tells the musician to perform what action?(1 point) Responses make sound louder gradually make sound louder
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 119 views
Multiple ChoiceWhat does accelerando instruct a musician to do? (1 point) Responses slow down slow down speed up speed up play
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2. asked by Denki
3. 49 views
What does accelerando instruct a musician to do?(1 point) Responses slow down slow down speed up speed up play quieter play
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 54 views
Which term refers to the assignment of particular instruments to musical passages?(1 point) Responses articulation articulation
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2. asked by Thearee Watts
3. 92 views
What is the musical term that refers to a melodic theme
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2. asked anonymously
3. 81 views
The term_____ means to speed up the tempo over time.(2 points) Responses decrescendo decrescendo score score rhythm rhythm
1. 4 answers
2. asked by goofy ahh bugger
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Which of these is another word for the beat in a piece of music?(1 point) Responses grace note grace note syncopation
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 59 views
Multiple ChoiceWhat does accelerando instruct a musician to do? (1 point) Responses slow down slow down speed up speed up play
1. 7 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 54 views
SPEED IT UP, SLOW IT DOWN, MUAIC QUICK TEST.What does ritardando instruct a musician to do? 1. slow down 2. speed up 3. play
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 40 views
The term decrescendo tells the musician to perform what action?
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 86 views
If a musician sees MP in his part which dynamic level should he play
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Anonymous
3. 128 views
Notes that begin a phrase before a downbeat are known as pick-up notes or a/anA. anacrusis. B. duck walk. C. shuffle groove. D.
1. 1 answer
2. asked by AKE KE
3. 366 views
abrupt changes in dynamic levels are referred to as ----- dynamics?
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2. asked by gina
3. 870 views
In music, What does "allegro" mean?ALGEBRA WITH PIZZAZZ!
1. 10 answers
2. asked by Naia
3. 2,420 views
A cadence marks(1 point) Responses the end of the song. the end of the song. the beginning of an introduction. the beginning of
1. 3 answers
2. asked by goofy ahh bugger
3. 52 views
AB form and verse/refrain form are the same, aren't they?Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Since you are
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Amy
3. 540 views
Need a word to fit the following definition. Patterns of beats by which music is measured.Rhythm? No. I'm doing a crossword
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Caleb
3. 572 views
What is a phrase in music
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2. asked by GOAT
3. 21 views
What is a phrase?(1 point) Responses A place of rest in the music A place of rest in the music A musical idea with varying shape
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2. asked anonymously
3. 37 views
Which is the term for someone who develops melodies spontaneously
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2. asked anonymously
3. 42 views
What is the cantus firmus? (1 point)a melody that serves as the musical foundation for a mass the main melody of a cadenza the
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 51 views
in music, what does allegro mean?
1. 2 answers
2. asked by jaszie
3. 476 views
. What is an accelerando?a gradual increase of volume over time a gradual decrease in volume over time to increase the tempo
1. 1 answer
2. asked by hii
3. 16 views
What does pitch refer to is it the volume of the sound is played at the shortness of a note the note that gets the beat the high
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
Which of the following pairs are not synonyms?• alla breve, cut time • meter, time signature • note, pitch • crescendo,
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Multiple ChoiceSpontaneous musical creation in real time is known as (1 point) Responses composition. composition. texture.
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 23 views
Which of the following pairs are not synonyms?(1 point) Responses alla breve, cut time alla breve, cut time meter, time
1. 1 answer
2. asked by u dont know me
3. 20 views
What is a cantus firmus?(1 point) Responses the main melody of a chanson the main melody of a chanson a type of medieval
1. 1 answer
2. asked by VOLTRON.
3. 22 views
The coda is considered to be?
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Tempo Mayor
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3. 14 views
Which term refers to the assignment of particular instruments to musical passages
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 15 views
hoose the word painting format that would go best with the following lyrical line.“The higher I go, the more power I’ll
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 26 views
Please post detailed answers to the following questions. Please use complete sentences.Why is Italian the language of musical
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 17 views
What term refers to articulation in music that glides along smoothly?1. adagio 2. legato 3. staccato 4. tempo
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 10 views
Please post detailed answers to the following questions. Please use complete sentences. use 3-4 sentencesWhy is Italian the
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 31 views
What is the term for slowing down a piece of music?1. adagio 2. decrescendo 3. ritardando 4. tempo
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 11 views