AMEB Musicianship Grade 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz Posted on January 15, 2018May 1, 2020 by Tara Connolly Welcome to the AMEB Musicianship Grade 1 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz There are 10 questions in this quiz. Click 'Next Question' to start the quiz. 1. What does moderato mean? gradually getting quieter at a moderate speed gradually getting faster at a moderate loudness None 2. What does andante mean? short and emphasised quicker at an easy walking pace very lively None 3. What does ritardando (rit. / ritard.) mean? immediately slower gradually becoming slower immediately louder gradually becoming softer None 4. What does allegro mean? lively and fast smoothly and quietly very fast quiet and fast None 5. What does diminuendo (dim.) mean? gradually becoming softer smooth, well connected very quietly immediately faster None 6. What is this sign called? slur or phrase mark rest tie break None 7. What does staccato mean? short and detached very fast very loud short and emphasised None 8. What does mezzo piano (mp) mean? smoothly moderately soft moderately loud loud None 9. What does this sign mean? play softly a musical smiley face play smoothly play the first note and hold for value of both None 10. What does a tempo mean? return to former speed change to new speed lively and fast fried seafood, similar to ‘a tempura’ None Thanks for taking AMEB Musicianship 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 4 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz AMEB Musicianship Grade 2 Theory Terms and Signs Quiz