MUSIC WORDS QUIZ

 



These words are used to talk about music, but they can be used in other contexts, too. Review their meanings by matching them with brief definitions, and then take a quiz where you fill in the blanks!

Words:

1. coda

2. mellifluous

3. virtuoso

4. forte

5. amplify

6. crescendo

Definitions:

a. having a smooth and pleasant sound, especially when speaking or singing.

b. the concluding part of a musical composition that brings it to an end.

c. a gradual increase in volume or intensity, often used in music.

d. a highly skilled musician or artist, particularly one who excels in technique and performance.

e. a person's strong point or area of expertise; also refers to playing or singing loudly.

f. to make something louder or stronger, both literally and figuratively.



Correct matches:

1. b

2. a

3. d

4. e

5. f

6. c


Use these words now to fill in the blanks in the sentences below:

forte, virtuoso, crescendo, amplify, mellifluous, coda


Hey, have you heard the latest classical piece? The _____(1) at the end is breathtaking!

Yes, I love how the _____(2) ties everything together. It's such a beautiful composition.

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Her singing voice is so _____(3), it's like honey to the ears.

I know, she's a true _____(4). Her performance at the concert last night was outstanding.

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Can everybody in the audience here me? No? Okay, then. We will _____(5) my voice so you all can hear me clearly.

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Cooking is not her _____. That's why she usually orders out.



Correct answers:

1. crescendo

2. coda

3. mellifluous

4. virtuoso

5. amplify

6. forte


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