How is your Italian? Do you know what common musical terms mean? This quiz tests your knowledge of common musical directions and terms.
The Italian terms in this quiz are often used in written music to help the performer to play the piece. Sometimes they refer to speed (tempo), sometimes to volume (dynamics), and sometimes they are technical directions, for instance telling a violinist to pluck the string instead of bowing it.
Choose the English phrase closest in meaning from the options given below and click "Get score" to find out how you've done!