Performance Direction Flashcards
1
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Sotto
A
under
2
Q
Incalzando is to Morendo as Calando is to:
A
stringendo
3
Q
Another name for a grace note is:
A
acciaccatura
4
Q
Soli means:
A
lead is in the section
5
Q
Dolce
A
sweet
6
Q
Doppio
A
double
7
Q
Sordino
A
mute
8
Q
Rubato
A
unsteadiness of tempo
9
Q
Del segno
A
go back to the sign
10
Q
Leggiero
A
lightly
11
Q
True or false: The preparatory beat is used primarily to give the performers time to bring their instruments into playing position.
A
false
12
Q
D.C.
A
go back to beginning.
13
Q
A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth below a note of any value is considered to be a:
A
flare
14
Q
L’istesso Tempo
A
same tempo
15
Q
True or false: In conducting, the ictus is the exact point of execution.
A
true
16
Q
The main characteristic of the Tango is:
A
a heavy accent on the fourth beat or after-beat of four.
17
Q
An old dance in duple meter originating in southern France is called a:
A
rigaudon
18
Q
Strepitoso
A
noisy
19
Q
Which of the following is out of place with the other three: amarezza, lacrimoso, doloroso, placare
A
placare
20
Q
Which performance direction is closest in meaning to cantabile? cantando, sonore, amabilita, amaroso
A
cantando
21
Q
Which of the following means suddenly slower? ritenuto, allargando, incalzando, stringendo
A
ritenuto
22
Q
Volta subito
A
turn immediately
23
Q
con voce
A
with voice
24
Q
Piu is ____ for _____.
A
Italian, more
25
Alla breve is another way of indicating:
2/2
26
Adagissimo is to a snail as ____ is to "Oscar the Grouch".
adirato
27
True or false: Scoops and smears are identical in execution.
false
28
True or False: A rip is a long version of a smear
true
29
Giustamente
strictly
30
V.S.
turn page quickly
31
Which of these does not belong? piacevole, striscindo, martellato, spianato
martellato
32
Caesura
brief cessation of time
33
Which of these does not belong? incalzando, morendo, calando, smorzando
incalzando
34
An English march is similar in form to a:
minuet
35
How many parts are in the ordinary of a mass?
6
36
What beat receives two eighth note accents in a Guaracha?
4
37
What instruments make up a piano trio?
piano, violin, cello
38
What is the optional instrument in a Dixieland band?
tenor saxophone
39
A band using both woodwinds and brasses can be called a:
harmonie
40
The metronome marking at the beginning of a score indicates the kind of note to be given one beat and:
the number of these notes to be played per minute
41
Dynamic markings refer to:
intensity
42
What abbreviation would accompany a passage to be doubled an octave above?
con 8va
43
The term used to cancel octave doubling is:
loco
44
What suffix acts as a diminutive?
-etto
45
Acciaccatura is to grace note as mordent is to:
schneller
46
Incalzando is to stringendo as meno mosso is to smorzando. T or F:
true
47
T or F: Largo is to allegro as to adagio is to vivace.
true
48
The ictus is:
the exact place of execution of the beat
49
T or F: Dynamic change is one of the primary functions of the right hand.
false
50
The hold, tenuto or pause is made with an inward curving motion. T or F.
true
51
If a quarter note is equal to 60 and the meter changes to 6/8 with a dotted quarter note equal to the quarter note, how many eighth notes could be played in one minute?
180
52
The term Da Capo al Fine means to repeat from the beginning and:
play to the end (fine)
53
A sacred of secular work for soloists, chorus and orchestra, similar to a short oratorio is a(n)...
cantata
54
A simple song is a(n)...
ballade
55
A classic dance in 4/4 measure, moderately fast, usually with an eighth note upbeat is a(n)...
allemande
56
A style of solo song in opera or oratorio which resembles the recitative is a(n)...
arioso
57
The Rhumba is to Cuba as the Samba is to:
Brazil
58
The 4/4 Bolero is to Cuba as the 3/4 Bolero is to:
Spain
59
The Mazurka is a(n):
Lively Polish dance in 3
60
Chaconne is to Passacaglia as Schottische is to:
Polka
61
Descant:
a florid countermelody superimposed above the principle melody. used to denote any kind of polyphany.
62
Courante:
means running dance; a German dance in 4/4
63
Lied:
a German art-song
64
Passapied
a rapid dance, three beats to the measure, with an upbeat of one beat
65
Kyrie Eleison is to Gloria as Gloria is to:
Credo
66
A composition for 2 or more voices, each part presents the melody as dictated by the first. The strictest contrapuntal form using imitation.
Canon
67
Literally a trifle. A short piece for piano in song form.
Bagatelle
68
A name applied by Mozart to some serenades or suites. Probably intended for outdoor performance.
Cassation
69
A solo song found in opera, oratorio or cantata. Develops a dramatic and emotional high point.
Aria
70
Caprice or capriccio:
A fanciful and irregular sort of composition written in free style, resembling the Fantasia
71
Galop
A lively dance in 2/4 measure
72
Gigue (giga)
A classic dance in 6/8 or 12/8, in rapid tempo
73
Tempo indications are located where?
above the staff on score and parts
74
____ ____ used to supplement tempo indications immediately follow such directions above the staff.
Metronome markings
75
Ornament signs are placed:
above the staff
76
Cross strokes indicate:
repeated beats within a measure
77
Acciaturra (aka grace note):
1. an eighth note in small type with a slash through it
2. Time value must be subtracted from one of the adjacent notes.
3. Usually performed before the beat (except in Baroque and Classical music, where it is performed on the beat).
78
Appoggiatura:
1. note in small type; time value not counted in rhythm of the measure
2. always occurs on the beat
79
If the appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by two, it receives ___ of the time value.
1/2
80
If an appoggiatura precedes a note divisible by three, it receives ___ of the time value.
2/3
81
A single or double alternation of the principle note with its lower neighbor, or its upper neighbor when inverted.
Mordent
82
Turn or gruppetto:
an alternation of the principle note with its upper and lower neighbor, consisting of four notes.
83
Maximum duration.
Legato (Slurred)
84
To be performed without interruption between notes.
Legato (Slurred)
85
Only the first note is attacked.
Legato (Slurred)
86
Held full value.
Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)
87
To be performed with only a slight break between notes to allow for the attack.
Tenuto (Non-legato; Leggiero)
88
Leggiero
Tenuto
89
Duration slightly more than half.
Portato (Mezzo-staccato)
90
Duration about half.
Staccato
91
Usually performed as short as possible, with a slight emphasis.
Staccatissimo
92
Attacked with force, usually followed by a slight decrescendo. Performed louder than surrounding dynamic level. Has no effect on note duration.
Horizontal accent
93
Attacked with force, usually followed by a retention of dynamic level. Occasionally performed with slight lessening of duration.
Vertical accent
94
A short glissando from below to a note of any value. Its time value is taken from the previous note or rest.
Scoop
95
A glissando that usually starts a fourth or fifth above a note of any value.
Plop
96
A variation of the classical turn or gruppetto.
Flip or turn
97
H.O.B.
Hand over bell
98
Largo
Slow, broad
99
Lento
Slow, dragging
100
Adagio
Slow
101
Slow tempi (3)
Largo, Lento, Adagio
102
Medium tempi (2)
Andante, Moderato
103
Andante
Going, walking
104
Moderato
Moderate
105
Faster Tempi (3)
Allegro, Vivaco, Presto
106
Allegro
Cheerful, quick
107
Vivace
Lively
108
Presto
Fast
109
Increasing Tempi (4)
Accelerando, Incalzando, Stringendo, Piu Mosso
110
Stringendo
Suddenly accelerating
111
Decreasing Tempo (8)
Allargando, Calando, Rallentando, Ritardando, Ritenuto, Meno Mosso, Morendo, Smorzando
112
Slowing and decreasing in loudness (3)
Calando, Morendo, Smorzando
113
a.
To, by, for, at, in, etc.
114
Alla
According to
115
Assai
Very
116
Ben
Well
117
Con
With
118
Da, di
Of, from
119
e.
And
120
Il.
The
121
Ma
But
122
Mosso.
Moved
123
Moto
Motion
124
Non.
Not
125
Piu
More
126
Secco
Dry
127
Voce.
Voice
128
Colla parte.
With the part.
129
Segue.
Follows
130
Animato
Spirited
131
Bravura
Bravery
