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Music Theory Quiz - Grade 3 - Musical Terms (Part 2) (Questions)

Explore Grade 3 musical terms that shape expression and phrasing. Learn espressivo, cantabile, rubato, and more to bring style, breath, and meaning to your performance.

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Fascinating Fact:

espressivo or cantabile asks for an expressive, singing style. Shape phrases like spoken lines and breathe at commas.

In Specialist Music Theory at Grade 3, you study Italian performance terms that guide style and shaping. Words such as espressivo, cantabile, and rubato tell performers how to phrase, breathe, and balance tone for musical meaning.

Key Terms

  • Espressivo: Play in an expressive way, shaping dynamics and tone for feeling.
  • Cantabile: In a singing style, with smooth line and clear phrasing.
  • Rubato: Flexible timing that borrows small amounts of time to shape a phrase.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does espressivo mean in music?

Espressivo means expressive. Shape the melody with gentle dynamic changes, varied tone, and clear phrasing to communicate emotion.

How do I play cantabile on piano or sing it well?

Keep the melody smooth and well supported. Join notes legato, balance accompaniment softly, breathe at phrase commas, and let the line carry like speech.

What is the difference between rubato and ritardando?

Rubato is flexible push and pull within a phrase. Ritardando is a steady slowing down across a passage toward the end or a cadence.

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