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Question #1
Scientifically, pitch is determined by its
A.
amplitude.
B.
frequency.
C.
duration.
Question #2
The element that propels music forward in time is
A.
range.
B.
melody.
C.
rhythm.
D.
harmony.
Question #3
Harmony describes the _____ aspects of music.
A.
tangential
B.
temporal
C.
horizontal
D.
vertical
Question #4
When a melody begins before a downbeat, it is said to begin on a(n)
A.
upbeat.
B.
syncopation.
C.
irregular beat.
D.
consonance.
Question #5
_______ is the principle of organization around a central tone.
A.
Harmony
B.
Polyphony
C.
Meter
D.
Tonality
Question #6
The distance between the highest and lowest pitches in a melodic line is its
A.
range.
B.
cadence.
C.
timbre.
D.
climax.
Question #7
A chord that sounds stable or restful is called
A.
ambulatory.
B.
consonant.
C.
dissonant.
D.
a drone.
Question #8
The distance between two pitches is called a(n)
A.
interval.
B.
rhyme scheme.
C.
countermelody.
D.
cadence.
Question #9
A combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution is called
A.
dissonant.
B.
diluted.
C.
disjunct.
D.
diatonic.
Question #10
In Western music, two scales have been predominant: major and minor.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #11
The basic unit of rhythm is the
A.
tempo.
B.
note.
C.
beat.
D.
measure.
Question #12
Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n)
A.
scale.
B.
chord.
C.
syncopation
D.
interval.
Question #13
The number of beats in a measure determines the
A.
tempo
B.
meter.
C.
tempo.
D.
rhythm.
Question #14
The progression of ________ creates a feeling of order and unity in music.
A.
octaves
B.
harmony
C.
consonance
D.
dissonance
Question #15
Melody
A.
is a vertical aspect in music.
B.
is a musical line, or the tune.
C.
occurs only in Western music.
Question #16
In duple meter, the accent is typically on which beat?
A.
second
B.
fourth
C.
first
D.
third
Question #17
The term referring to the overall shape of a melody is
A.
interval.
B.
range.
C.
contour.
D.
cadence.
Question #18
The _____ serves as home base in most Western music.
A.
scale
B.
tonic
C.
tonality
D.
dissonance
Question #19
One person singing “Happy Birthday” with simple chords accompanying the melody produces a(n) _________ texture.
A.
monophonic
B.
imitative
C.
heterophonic
D.
homophonic
Question #20
A single-line texture is known as
A.
homorhythmic.
B.
heterophony.
C.
monophony.
D.
homophony.
Question #21
A texture in which two or more different melodic lines are combined is called
A.
homorhythmic
B.
polyphonic.
C.
monophonic
D.
homophonic.
Question #22
Movements in a large-scale musical work can be compared to chapters in a novel.
A.
False
B.
True
Question #23
Which is true of strophic form?
A.
No main section of music or text is repeated.
B.
The same melody is repeated with each stanza of text.
C.
It is a form found only in popular music.
D.
It is a form created spontaneously in performance.
Question #24
A principle of form that is based on repeated alterations of a given melody (which is still recognizable) is called
A.
contrast.
B.
repetition.
C.
variation.
Question #25
Dynamics determine the ________ at which music is played.
A.
volume
B.
tempo
C.
rate of speed
D.
venue
Question #26
Which term indicates that a work should be performed very loudly?
A.
presto
B.
fortissimo
C.
piano
D.
mezzo forte
Question #27
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a moderate dynamic level?
A.
mf
B.
pp
C.
f
D.
ff
Question #28
Which dynamic marking indicates to the performer to play gradually louder?
A.
crescendo
B.
diminuendo
C.
sforzando
D.
accelerando
Question #29
Tempo refers to the
A.
time signature.
B.
meter.
C.
volume level.
D.
rate of speed.
Question #30
Which of the following indicates a fast tempo?
A.
vivace
B.
largo
C.
grave
D.
andante
Question #31
Which of the following indicates a very slow tempo?
A.
presto
B.
grave
C.
allegro
D.
vivace
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