AMEB Grade 2 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz Posted on November 6, 2017May 1, 2020 by Tara Connolly 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. Click 'Next Question' to start the quiz. 1. What does pianissimo (pp) mean? slowly very soft moderately soft lightly None 2. What does allegretto mean? moderately slow moderately fast becoming faster play broadly None 3. What does largo mean? increasing speed very slowly moderately loud broadly None 4. What does this sign mean? short and detached hold for longer than written value the note is silent a strong accent None 5. What does fortissimo (ff) mean? loud becoming broader softly very loud None 6. What is this sign called and what does it mean? mezzo staccato, moderately short and detached accent, play strongly pause, hold for longer than written value staccato, short and detached None 7. What does sostenuto mean? lightly softly quietly sustained None 8. What does dal segno (D.S.) mean? from the repeat sign from the beginning until the word 'segno' from the sign using the soft pedal None 9. What does mezzo forte (mf) mean? becoming broader moderately fast moderately short and detached moderately loud None 10. What does maestoso mean? the Italian word for 'maestro' majestic with feeling heavily None Thanks for taking AMEB Grade 2 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 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz AMEB Grade 3 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz