Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Rhythm and Time Signatures 3

Question 1

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the Italian tempo marking 'Andante' indicate?

Accepted Answer

At a walking pace

Answer

Andante means 'at a walking pace,' indicating a moderately slow, steady tempo.

Question 2

What is the term for the strong beat at the beginning of each measure in standard time signatures?

Accepted Answer

Downbeat

Answer

The downbeat is the first and strongest beat of each measure, often indicated by a conductor's downward baton motion.

Question 3

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the term 'anacrusis' (pickup or upbeat) refer to?

Accepted Answer

One or more notes before the first full measure

Answer

An anacrusis (pickup or upbeat) consists of one or more notes that precede the first complete measure of a piece.

Question 4

Which Italian term means gradually increasing in speed?

Accepted Answer

Accelerando

Answer

Accelerando (accel.) means to gradually increase the tempo of the music.

Question 5

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does a fermata (pause sign) above a note indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hold the note longer than its written value

Answer

A fermata (pause sign, ⌢) instructs the performer to hold the note longer than its written value, at the performer's or conductor's discretion.

Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory Practice Test