Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements
Which musical notation indicates to play a piece very quickly?
What tempo marking indicates a fast pace, typically around 120 to 168 beats per minute?
What is typically indicated by 'Meno Mosso' in terms of altering tempo within a piece?
In compound meter, how would increasing the frequency of strong beats affect the perceived tempo of a piece?
What might be an indication that a conductor has chosen an interpretation of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring that deviates from typical early 20th-century performance practice?
Which of the following terms indicates a sudden drop in volume?
In a piece with fluctuating tempos, what might be the purpose of a composer's decision to notate 'ritardando' before transitioning from an exposition to a development section in sonata-allegro form?
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What is the meaning of "andante" as a tempo marking?
What compositional technique benefits most from a sudden change to doppio movimento (double time) within a theme and variations movement?
When a note is played in conjunction with a chord but does not belong to that chord, what type of non-harmonic tone is it considered if it resolves by step to a chord tone?