I’m doing a music test right now and I just wanted someone to just check my answers so I know I’m good!
1.which answer below correctly orders the temp markings from slowest to fastest?
A.allegro, adagio, andante
B.moderato, adagio, allegro***
C.adagio, moderato, allegro
D.andante, moderato, adagio
2.the song happy birthday begins on
A.a downbeat
B.an upbeat***
C.neither downbeat, nor upbeat
3.which term is used for the first beat in a measure?
A.downbeat
B.first beat***
C.empasized beat
D.upbeat
4.which term is used for the last beat in a measure?
A.downbeat***
B.first beat
C.emphasized beat
D.upbeat
1. C - adagio;moderato;allegro
2. B - an upbeat.
3. A - downbeat
4. D - upbeat
number one is c
thank you grinch
For question 1, you are asked to order the tempo markings from slowest to fastest. To understand the correct order, you can refer to the definitions of each tempo marking:
- Allegro: fast and lively
- Adagio: slow and leisurely
- Andante: moderately slow and flowing
- Moderato: at a moderate tempo
Now, you can compare the definitions of each tempo marking to find the correct order. Option B, "moderato, adagio, allegro," is the correct answer as it follows the order from slowest to fastest.
For question 2, you are asked about the starting beat in the song "Happy Birthday." To determine the correct answer, you need to know the difference between a downbeat and an upbeat:
- Downbeat: the first, strongest beat in a measure
- Upbeat: the last, weak beat in a measure before a downbeat
Considering that "Happy Birthday" typically starts with the word "Happy" on a weak beat before the downbeat, the correct answer is B, "an upbeat."
For question 3, you are asked which term is used for the first beat in a measure. Based on the definitions provided earlier, the correct answer is B, "first beat."
Lastly, for question 4, you are asked which term is used for the last beat in a measure. Again, referring to the definitions, the correct answer is A, "downbeat." It is important to note that the downbeat is also the first beat of the next measure.
Remember, these explanations should help you understand how to arrive at the correct answers.