Grade 2: Terms and Signs
These questions focus on Italian terms and signs from the Grade 2 vocabulary. Watch for similar-looking tempo and articulation terms. Ported from the ABRSM Grade 2 question bank (musicapp/Legato).
- Know Grade 2 Italian terms and signs.
- Tell apart similar-looking tempo and articulation terms.
Worksheet
Select the correct meaning of the term: molto
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Select the correct meaning of the sign:
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Select the correct meaning of the term: dal segno
Answer: ______________________
Select the correct meaning of the term: dolce
Answer: ______________________
Select the correct meaning of the term: Allegretto
Answer: ______________________
Answer Key
- very, much — 'Molto' means very or much.
- slightly separated — Staccato dots under a slur indicate portato: the notes are played slightly separated.
- repeat from the sign — 'Dal segno' means repeat from the sign.
- sweet — 'Dolce' means sweet (or gently).
- fairly quick — 'Allegretto' means fairly quick (a little slower than Allegro).
1. Select the correct meaning of the term: molto
2. Select the correct meaning of the sign:
3. Select the correct meaning of the term: dal segno
4. Select the correct meaning of the term: dolce
5. Select the correct meaning of the term: Allegretto