How do tempo markings aid the performer?

(1 point)
Responses

They tell the performer the speed of the music.
They tell the performer the speed of the music.

They tell the performer what instruments should be used.
They tell the performer what instruments should be used.

They tell the performer what volume to play the music.
They tell the performer what volume to play the music.

They tell the performer how the audience will respond.
They tell the performer how the audience will respond.

They tell the performer the speed of the music.

They tell the performer what instruments should be used.
They tell the performer what volume to play the music.
They tell the performer how the audience will respond.

which one is it?

The correct answer is: They tell the performer the speed of the music.

Tempo indicates what characteristic about a piece of music?

(1 point)
Responses

how loud it should be played
how loud it should be played

what instruments should be used
what instruments should be used

the time signature that should be used
the time signature that should be used

the speed at which a piece should be played
the speed at which a piece should be played

The correct answer is: the speed at which a piece should be played.

Which dynamic marking is the loudest?

(1 point)
Responses

mezzo piano
mezzo piano

mezzo forte
mezzo forte

forte
forte

fortissimo

The correct answer is: fortissimo.

At what tempo would a piece be played if the composer wanted to indicate a mood of excitement?

(1 point)
Responses

presto
presto

adagio
adagio

largo
largo

larghetto

The correct answer is: presto.

Which dynamic marking is the quietest?

(1 point)
Responses

fortissimo
fortissimo

mezzo forte
mezzo forte

forte
forte

piano