Music and Performing Arts Music Theory 3

Question 1

What is the Italian term for gradually getting louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

Answer

Crescendo means to gradually increase in volume, often notated with an opening angle bracket.

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of minor scale?

Accepted Answer

Harmonic minor

Answer

The harmonic minor scale raises the seventh scale degree by a half step, creating a leading tone.

Question 3

A triplet divides one beat into how many equal parts?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

A triplet subdivides a beat into three equal parts instead of the usual two.

Question 4

What does 'legato' instruct a performer to do?

Accepted Answer

Play smoothly and connected

Answer

Legato directs performers to play notes smoothly connected without breaks between them.

Question 5

Which accidental cancels a previous sharp or flat?

Accepted Answer

Natural sign

Answer

The natural sign (♮) cancels any previously applied sharp or flat for that note.

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