Abrsm music theory - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ABRSM GRADE 5 THEORY WITH ALL TERMS CORRECTLY DEFINED BY EXPERTS FOR THE 2024 EXAMS All terms needed for the new (2024) online ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam

ABRSM Music Theory Grade 2 Latest Update 100% Correct How many flats are in the key signature of B♭ major? Two flats What does the term "accelerando" mean? Gradually getting faster What is the symbol used to indicate a note should be played very softly? pp (pianissimo) What is the term for two notes played at the same time? Chord In the key of D major, which note is raised? C♯ 2 What is the interval between a C and an F? Perfect fifth What is ...

1. crescendo (cresc.) gradually getting louder 2. diminuendo (dim.) gradually getting quieter 3. slur perform notes legato-ly 4. octave 5. play an octave higher 6. play an octave lower 7. staccato (stacc.) short, detached 8. > accent 9. repeat signs 10. accelerando (accel.) gradually getting quicker 11. allegretto fairly quick 12. allegro quick (cheerful) 13. andante medium, walking speed 14. da capo (D.C) repeat from the b...

1. forte loud 2. mezzo forte moderately loud ('half' loud) 3. fortissimo very loud 4. piano soft 5. pianissimo very soft 6. mezzo piano moderately soft ('half' soft) 7. crescendo (cresc.) getting louder 8. decrescendo (or decresc.) getting softer (same as diminuendo) 9. diminuendo (dim.) getting softer (same as decrescendo) 10. allegro fast (lively, cheerful) 11. allegretto rather fast (but not as fast as allegro) 12. al...

ABRSM All Grade 4 Music Theory Terms (This is the Grade 4 music theory terms required for the ABRSM Music Theory Exam. They are all in Italian and French. These terms are also required for all higher exam levels. At the exam, the Italian comes first. At the grade 4 exam, grade 3, 2, & 1 terms may also be tested, so if necessary, please also study my Grade 3, 2, & 1 sets)

ABRSM Grades 1-5 Music Theory 100% Correct What is the term for a chord built on the sixth degree of a scale? Submediant What does "fortissimo" mean in terms of dynamics? Very loud What is the definition of "modulation"? The process of changing from one key to another during a piece of music. What is the difference between a "major triad" and a "minor triad"? A major triad has a major third and a perfect fifth, while a minor triad has a minor thir...

Grade 5 Music Theory ABRSM 100% Correct What term refers to gradually getting louder in music? Crescendo What is the term for a gradual decrease in volume? Decrescendo What does "allegro" indicate about the tempo? Fast and lively What does "adagio" mean in terms of tempo? Slow and stately What term refers to playing the notes in a smooth, connected manner? Legato 2 What does "staccato" mean? Short and detached What is the term for the no...

ABRSM All Grade 4 Music Theory with Complete Solutions What is the key signature for E♭ major? Three flats (B♭, E♭, A♭) What does "vivace" mean in music? Lively and fast What is the difference between a major chord and a minor chord? A major chord has a major third, while a minor chord has a minor third. What is the symbol for an eighth note in music notation? A filled-in note head with a stem and a single flag What is the interval between B and F♯? ...

ABRSM Grade 2 Music Theory Rated A+ What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates the pitch of a note? Clef What is the term used when a note is sustained longer than its usual value, typically marked with a curved line above or below the note? Tie What does the term "staccato" mean when used in a piece of music? Play the note short and detached What is the name of the technique used to play multiple notes on the same string on a string instrument without lift...

ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory Latest Update Graded A+ What is the musical term for "gradually getting softer"? Diminuendo. What does a repeat sign in sheet music indicate? To play the section again. What is the interval between C and E? A major third. What is the value of a whole rest in 4/4 time? Four beats. What is the purpose of a "key signature"? To indicate which notes are sharp or flat throughout the piece. 2 What note is on the third line of th...