Articulation and Expression
Touch, dynamics and timing
Legato Versus Staccato
In what order do the articulations come?
Choices
- Connected and then detached
- Detached and then connected
- Connected both times
Accent Placement
Which beat is accented?
Choices
- Beat 1
- Beat 2
- Beat 3
- Beat 4
Crescendo
How does the volume change?
Choices
- Gradually louder
- Gradually softer
- Stays the same
Diminuendo
How does the volume change?
Choices
- Gradually louder
- Gradually softer
- Stays the same
Sudden Dynamic Shift
Each bar has four beats. In which bar does it suddenly turn soft?
Choices
- Bar 2
- Bar 3
- Bar 4
- It fades gradually
Ritardando
How does the tempo change?
Choices
- Gradually slower
- Gradually faster
- Steady
Accelerando
How does the tempo change?
Choices
- Gradually slower
- Gradually faster
- Steady
Fermata
Which note is held longest?
Choices
- The first
- The second
- The third
- The last
Rubato
How does the timing behave?
Choices
- Steady
- Gradually slower
- Stretches and recovers
Phrase Ending
The phrase plays twice. What is different the second time?
Choices
- The last note is softer
- The last note is louder
- The last note is longer
Other chapters: Pitch Direction and Contour · Intervals · Rhythm and Meter · Triads and Seventh Chords · Harmonic Motion · Scales and Modes · Tone and Color · Polyphony and Texture · Applied Musicianship
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