Which term indicates silence for a movement?

Which term indicates silence for a movement?

• A. Melisma
• B. Tutti
• C. Syllabic singing
• D. Tacet

Answer: (D)

The idea tested is how a performer is indicated to be silent for a movement. Tacet shows that a musician does not play or sing in that movement or section, even though others may. This marking appears in the score to designate temporary silence for that part. Melisma is about singing multiple notes on one syllable, while syllabic singing uses one note per syllable; both describe how syllables are set to notes. Tutti means all players or voices perform together, not silence. So tacet uniquely signals silence for a movement.

The idea tested is how a performer is indicated to be silent for a movement. Tacet shows that a musician does not play or sing in that movement or section, even though others may. This marking appears in the score to designate temporary silence for that part.

Melisma is about singing multiple notes on one syllable, while syllabic singing uses one note per syllable; both describe how syllables are set to notes. Tutti means all players or voices perform together, not silence. So tacet uniquely signals silence for a movement.