Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Rhythm and Time Signatures 3

Question 1

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the Italian tempo marking 'Andante' indicate?

Accepted Answer

At a walking pace

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Very fast

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Very slow

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At a moderate, lively pace

Question 2

What is the term for the strong beat at the beginning of each measure in standard time signatures?

Accepted Answer

Downbeat

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Upbeat

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Backbeat

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Offbeat

Question 3

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does the term 'anacrusis' (pickup or upbeat) refer to?

Accepted Answer

One or more notes before the first full measure

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The final bar of a piece

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A held note at the end of a phrase

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A sudden change in dynamics

Question 4

Which Italian term means gradually increasing in speed?

Accepted Answer

Accelerando

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Rallentando

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Fermata

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Tenuto

Question 5

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does a fermata (pause sign) above a note indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hold the note longer than its written value

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Repeat the note

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Play the note very softly

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Skip the note entirely

Question 6

What is the Italian term for the gradual increase in volume, often shown as a hairpin opening to the right (<)?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Diminuendo

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Fortissimo