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