AMEB Grade 2 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz

Welcome to the AMEB Grade 2 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz

There are quite a few new Italian terms to learn in Grade 2. You need to know these in addition to the Grade 1 terms.

There are 10 questions in this quiz.

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1.

What does pianissimo (pp) mean?

moderately soft

slowly

lightly

very soft

2.

What does this sign mean?

repeat the music between the dots

repeat a specified section of notes

one bar of notes

3.

What does cantabile mean?

very lightly

a type of Italian dance move

lively and spirited

in a singing style

4.

What does leggiero mean?

lightly

faster

calmly

becoming louder

5.

What is this sign called?

slur mark

accent

fermata

mezzo staccato

6.

What does poco mean?

a little

slowly

lightly

lively

7.

What is this sign called and what does it mean?

staccato, short and detached

accent, play strongly

mezzo staccato, moderately short and detached

pause, hold for longer than written value

8.

What does this sign mean?

play strongly

moderately short and detached

a sustained note

a very upbeat note!

9.

What does this sign mean?

3 notes played with an accent

3 notes played in the time of 2 notes of equal value

a grouping of three notes

10.

What does maestoso mean?

with feeling

heavily

majestic

the Italian word for 'maestro'

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