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? very soft slowly moderately soft lightly None 2. What does piu mosso mean? slower (less speed) quicker (more speed) a little bit of moss play very softly None 3. What does meno mosso mean? majestic quicker (more speed) play strongly slower (less speed) None 4. What does fortissimo (ff) mean? very loud softly loud becoming broader None 5. What does this sign mean? played strongly hold for longer than written value repeated note moderately short and detached None 6. What is this sign called? mezzo staccato accent slur mark fermata None 7. What is this sign called and what does it mean? accent, play strongly pause, hold for longer than written value staccato, short and detached mezzo staccato, moderately short and detached None 8. What does sostenuto mean? quietly sustained lightly softly None 9. What does lento mean? slang for 'lentil' quickly slowly lightly None 10. What does cantabile mean? very lightly a type of Italian dance move in a singing style lively and spirited 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