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 staccato mean? very fast short and emphasised short and detached very loud 2. What does a tempo mean? change to new speed keep current speed fried seafood, similar to ‘a tempura’ return to former speed 3. What does this sign mean? indicates a rest indicates a repeated bar indicates the start of a piece indicates the end of a piece or important section 4. What does andante mean? quicker short and emphasised at an easy walking pace very lively 5. What is this sign called? crescendo gradually becoming softer decrescendo/diminuendo slur or phrase mark 6. What does presto mean? soft smooth, well connected short and detached very fast 7. What does forte (f) mean? loud soft quickly slowly 8. What does ritardando (rit. / ritard.) mean? gradually becoming slower immediately slower immediately louder gradually becoming softer 9. What does decrescendo (descresc.) mean? gradually becoming louder loud gradually becoming softer soft 10. What does crescendo (cresc.) mean? gradually becoming louder abruptly stop short and detached gradually becoming softer 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