Elements of Music Review

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A. Choose the best answer for each question.
1. The musical term that refers to the general loudness and
softness of a sound is A.) overtones B.) rhythm C.) dynamics
D.) meter.
2. Theme and variations is an example of what element of
music? A.) melody B.) structure C.) rhythm D.) harmony.
3. The timbre of an instrument is a direct affect of the A.)
overtone series B.) gravity C.) chords D.) rondo.
4. Melody in music deals with A.) the pulse of the music B.) the
speed of the beat C.) a series of notes put together to make
one musical idea D.) the study of logical chord progressions.
5. The monophonic type of texture refers to A.) a prominent
melody over accompanying chords B.) several prominent
melodies at the same time C.) one melody with no
accompaniment D.) the general loudness or softness of a
sound.
6. The texture that has several prominent melodies at the same
time is A.) monophonic B.) polyphonic C.) homophonic D.)
alphaphonic.
7. Rhythm is A.) the pulse of the music B.) how the music flows
over the beat C.) how fast or slow the beat is D.) how the
beats are divided into measures.
8. Consonant chords are A.) chords that have a lot of tension
and are not restful B.) chords that sound loud C.) chords
that sound great underwater D.) chords that are restful and
do not have much tension.

9. Loud volumes of music is referred to as A.) piano B.) mezzopiano C.) Mezzo-forte D.) forte.
10.
The distance in pitch between two notes is called A.)
space
B.) interval C.) chords D.) strophic.
B. Answer each question using complete sentences.
1. Name four brass instruments.
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2. Briefly describe the structure of AB form. Then, give a
listening example from class of AB form.
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3. Name four string instruments.
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4. Give a definition of texture as it refers to music. Then, name
and describe the three textures we discussed in class.
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5. Name four percussion instruments.
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6. Compare and contrast the musical terms of beat, meter, and

tempo.
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C. Match the terms on the left with the best description on the right.
Write the letter of your choice next to the term.
1. Interval

3. Timbre

a. The logical organization of

music into distinct sections.
b. The first or major pulse in a
metrical unit or measure.
c. The speed of the beat.

4. Harmony

d. An extension of the AB form.

5. Refrain

e. The distance in pitch between

two notes.
f. A division of beat into measure
of 2 or 3.
g. A short, recognizable figure
that recurs throughout a
composition.
h. The distinct quality of a
particular sound.
i. Soft.

2. Meter

6. Piano
7. Forte

8. Rhythm
9. Tempo
10.Structure

j. A musical piece written for

three players.
k. The study of chord
progressions.
l. Loud.

m. Section of music that is

repeated exactly.
n. How the music flows over the
beat.
o. The span of pitches possible to
perform on a particular
instrument.