Master Musical Symbols: Dynamics and Articulations for Year 6 Music

Question 1

What is the purpose of a fermata in musical notation?

Accepted Answer

To indicate a pause or a hold

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To increase the volume

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To change the tempo

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To emphasize a particular note

Question 2

Which dynamic marking is used to indicate the loudest sound?

Accepted Answer

ff

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f

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p

Answer

mf

Question 3

How would you describe the sound produced by a note with a marcato accent?

Accepted Answer

Strong and forceful

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Soft and gentle

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Long and sustained

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Smooth and legato

Question 4

Which symbol is used to indicate a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

cresc.

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>

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<

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dim.

Question 5

What is the key difference between staccato and portato articulation?

Accepted Answer

Staccato is short and detached, while portato is light and bouncy

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Staccato is loud and strong, while portato is soft and gentle

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Staccato is smooth and legato, while portato is short and detached

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There is no difference between staccato and portato

Question 6

How should a note with a grace note be played?

Accepted Answer

Quickly and lightly before the main note

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Loudly and forcefully before the main note

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Slowly and smoothly before the main note

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After the main note

Question 7

Which dynamic marking is the quietest, indicating the softest volume?

Accepted Answer

pppp

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fff

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mp

Answer

mf

Question 8

What does the articulation marking 'staccato' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Playing the notes short and separated

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Playing the notes smoothly and connected

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Holding the notes for their full value

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Playing the notes with a strong emphasis

Question 9

What is the main purpose of dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To control the volume and intensity of the music

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To indicate the speed of the music

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To show the rhythm of the music

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To describe the mood of the music

Question 10

Which articulation marking indicates a smooth and connected playing style?

Accepted Answer

Legato

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Staccato

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Tenuto

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Marcato

Question 11

Which dynamic marking indicates a medium volume?

Accepted Answer

mf

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ff

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pp

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fff

Question 12

Which symbol tells musicians to play a note briefly and separately, creating a crisp sound?

Accepted Answer

Staccato

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Crescendo

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Legato

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Accent

Question 13

What is the effect of playing a note 'mezzo piano'?

Accepted Answer

Moderately soft

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Very loud

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Very soft

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Extremely loud

Question 14

Which symbol indicates a gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo (dim.)

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Crescendo (cresc.)

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Greater than (>)

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Less than (<)

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of dynamic markings in music?

Accepted Answer

To guide the performer's playing

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To show the mood of the music

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To create contrast and interest

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To indicate the speed of the music

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Forte

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

Question 17

How would you describe a piece of music that includes both 'pianissimo' and 'fortissimo' markings?

Accepted Answer

Having a wide dynamic range

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Having a narrow dynamic range

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Having a consistent dynamic range

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Having an unpredictable dynamic range

Question 18

Which symbol indicates a sudden, strong accent?

Accepted Answer

Circumflex (^) - up arrow

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Less than sign (<)

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Greater than sign (>)

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Down arrow (v)

Question 19

What does 'crescendo' mean?

Accepted Answer

Play increasingly louder

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Play increasingly softer

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Speed up the pace of the music

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Slow down the pace of the music

Question 20

What does the symbol 'sf' represent?

Accepted Answer

Loud, abrupt sound

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Soft, gentle sound

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Long, sustained sound

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Short, detached sound

Question 21

Which is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Adagio

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Diminuendo

Question 22

When 'poco a poco' is written before a dynamic marking, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase or decrease the volume

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Play the note immediately

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Play the note with a strong accent

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Hold the note for a longer time

Question 23

Which musical symbol indicates that a note or beat should be played with extra emphasis?

Accepted Answer

Accent

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 24

Which musical symbol indicates playing extremely quietly?

Accepted Answer

pp

Answer

mf

Answer

f

Answer

mp

Question 25

Which sign means 'very quietly' in music?

Accepted Answer

pp

Answer

mf

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ff

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p

Question 26

What does 'legato' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

To play the notes smoothly and connected

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To play the notes separately and detached

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To make certain notes louder

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To pause briefly

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

legato

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forte

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piano

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mezzo-forte

Question 28

What is the purpose of articulation markings?

Accepted Answer

To show how the music should be played, like smoothly or sharply

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To show how loud or soft the music should be played

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To make certain notes louder

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To control the speed of the music

Question 29

What does 'staccato' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

To play the notes short and detached

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To play the notes smoothly and connected

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To make a note louder

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To pause briefly

Question 30

Which symbol in music indicates a very soft sound?

Accepted Answer

pp

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ff

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cresc.

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mf

Question 31

Which articulation marking indicates that a note should be played with a short, detached sound?

Accepted Answer

Staccato

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Legato

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Slur

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Tenuto

Question 32

Which articulation marking is used to connect notes smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Slur

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Accent

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Staccato

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Tenuto

Question 33

What is the purpose of using dynamic markings in music?

Accepted Answer

To show how loud or soft the music should be played

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To show how fast or slow the music should be played

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To show the rhythm of the music

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To show the key of the music

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Allegro

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Forte

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Mezzo piano

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Piano

Question 35

Which articulation marking indicates that a note should be held for its full value?

Accepted Answer

Tenuto

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Slur

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Accent

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Staccato

Question 36

What is the term used to describe the gradual decrease in volume in music?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 37

Which symbol means to play **very softly**?

Accepted Answer

pp

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cresc.

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staccato

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f

Question 38

What does the articulation marking 'sfz' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Sforzando

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Legato

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Staccato

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Crescendo

Question 39

Which of the following is **NOT** a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Accent

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Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo forte

Question 40

What is the symbol for 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

f

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mf

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mp

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p

Question 41

Which articulation marking indicates to play a note **longer than its written value**?

Accepted Answer

Fermata

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Staccato

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 42

What dynamic marking would you use to indicate a **gradual increase** in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Piano

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Forte

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Sforzando

Question 43

Which articulation marking means to play notes **smoothly and connected**?

Accepted Answer

Legato

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Accent

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Staccato

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Fermata

Question 44

What is the symbol for 'mezzo forte'?

Accepted Answer

mf

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ff

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f

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p