AMEB Grade 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz Posted on October 27, 2017May 1, 2020 by Tara Connolly Welcome to the AMEB Grade 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz There are 10 questions in this quiz. Click 'Next Question' to start the quiz. 1. What does ritardando (rit. / ritard.) mean? immediately slower immediately louder gradually becoming slower gradually becoming softer None 2. What does diminuendo (dim.) mean? immediately faster smooth, well connected gradually becoming softer very quietly None 3. What does staccato mean? short and detached very loud short and emphasised very fast None 4. What does crescendo (cresc.) mean? gradually becoming softer gradually becoming louder short and detached abruptly stop None 5. What does rallentando (rall.) mean? immediately slower gradually becoming softer immediately louder gradually becoming slower None 6. What does ritenuto (riten.) mean? softer loudly short and detached immediately slower None 7. What is this sign called? forte legato staccato ritenuto None 8. What does moderato mean? gradually getting faster gradually getting quieter at a moderate loudness at a moderate speed None 9. What is this sign called? rest forte repeat bar line None 10. What is this sign called? slur or phrase mark rest break tie None Thanks for taking AMEB Grade 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz. Submit your answers to find out your score! Please enter your details if you want your results to be sent to your email address! Your Name Your Email Time's up Tara Connolly AMEB Grade 2 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz