Vocabulary for Describing Music and Performance

Quiz Instructions:
Welcome to the intermediate-level music and performance vocabulary quiz! This quiz contains 10 multiple-choice questions and should take around 10 minutes to complete. Remember to read the questions and answer choices carefully, and pick the most appropriate answer for each question. Good luck!

1. What is the term for a set of musical notes played together in harmony?
   A. Melody
   B. Chord
   C. Timbre
   D. Beat

2. What is the term for the volume at which a piece of music is played?
   A. Pitch
   B. Tempo
   C. Dynamics
   D. Cadence

3. What type of music is characterized by its use of heavy drums and guitar riffs?
   A. Jazz
   B. Classical
   C. Country
   D. Heavy Metal

4. What is the term for a piece of music which is usually played in a fast tempo?
   A. Ballad
   B. Fugue
   C. Waltz
   D. Toccata

5. What is the term for a musical phrase which is repeated throughout a piece of music?
   A. Refrain
   B. Motif
   C. Improvisation
   D. Rondo

6. What is the term for a section of a piece of music which is repeated?
   A. Interlude
   B. Verse
   C. Refrain
   D. Bridge

7. What is the term for a type of music which combines elements of jazz, rock and blues?
   A. Pop
   B. Reggae
   C. Fusion
   D. Disco

8. What is the term for the way in which a piece of music changes in speed and intensity?
   A. Dynamics
   B. Vibrato
   C. Texture
   D. Form

9. What is the term for a technique used in performance where the performer rolls their fingers along a string instrument?
   A. Strum
   B. Bend
   C. Slur
   D. Pluck

10. What item of clothing is traditionally worn by a conductor when leading an orchestra?
    A. Tuxedo
    B. Suit
    C. Robe
    D. Vest

Hope and Expectations:
We hope this quiz has helped you get a better understanding of intermediate-level music and performance vocabulary. After completing this quiz, you should be able to confidently identify and describe various musical elements. Good luck!