Grade 2 Theory Terms - Easy n Fun Piano

Grade 2 Theory Terms!

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'Adagio' and 'Lento' mean the same thing. What do they mean?

At an easy walking pace

Slowly

Gracefully

Gradually becoming faster

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Hint

Which term means 'very'?

Poco

Senza

Molto

Maestoso

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How do we play notes with this sign?

Softly

Short and detached

Loudly - with more force

Sweetly

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Which of these is a tie?

1 - A tie is always used to connect notes of the same pitch. It tells us to hold the note values together.

2 - A tie is used to connect notes of different pitches. It tells us to play these notes smoothly

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Identify and explain this sign:

Mezzo staccato - moderately short and detached

Staccato - short and detached

Pause - hold each note for longer

Legato - play smoothly and well connected

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To play a passage 'piano' means to play it...

Sweetly

Loudly

Softly

Happily

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Finish this sentence:

'Senza accelerando' instructs us to play -

Becoming even faster

Without becoming faster

Getting louder and faster

Without getting slower

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Which two terms mean 'gradually becoming slower'?

Ritenuto

Rallentando

Ritardando

Accelerando

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'Vivo' and 'Vivace' mean the same thing. What do they mean?

Lively and spirited

Slow and solemn

Graceful and moderate

Brightly and graceful

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Hint

Which hand would usually play music written for the this clef?

Right hand

Left hand

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Which term would instruct me to play 'very fast'?

A tempo

Presto

Moderato

Ritardando

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Hint

To play a piece with a 'leggiero' touch is to play the piece...

Quickly

Loudly

Lightly

Aggressively

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True or false?

Staccato notes tell us to play notes short and detached.

True

False

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What is the difference between 'da capo al fine' and 'dal segno al fine'? Select all answers that apply.

Da capo al fine means to play from the beginning until fine (end)

Da capo al fine means to play from the sign until the end

Dal segno al fine means to play from the sign until the end

Dal segno al fine means to play from the beginning until the end

Hint

Identify and explain this sign:

Staccato - Play the note quickly

Fermata or Pause - Hold the note for longer

Accent - Play the note loudly

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