Master the Building Blocks of Music: Rhythm, Pitch, Dynamics, and Timbre

Question 1

Which musical element describes when the volume of a piece of music increases?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Meter

Question 2

Which musical element describes how fast or slow a piece of music is played?

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 3

What is NOT a musical element that makes music sound unique?

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The length of the song

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The notes played

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The loudness of the music

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The beat of the music

Question 4

Which of these is NOT an element of music that we can hear?

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Shape

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 5

Which musical element indicates the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Tone

Question 6

Which of these is NOT one of the main elements of music?

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 7

Which word describes the unique sound quality of a musical instrument or voice that makes it different from others?

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Timbre

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Volume

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 8

Which of these is NOT an element of music that we can hear?

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The color of the music

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The speed of the music

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The highness or lowness of the music

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The way the music is played, loudly or softly

Question 9

Which of these is NOT an element of music that composers use to create different sounds?

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Shape

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 10

In music, what is the term for when a rhythmic pattern repeats itself regularly?

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Meter

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 11

What musical element tells us how long a sound lasts?

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Duration

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 12

When the music gradually becomes softer, what is this musical effect called?

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Decrescendo

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Crescendo

Question 13

What musical term tells us how quickly or slowly a song is played?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 14

In music, which term refers to the regular pattern of accented and unaccented beats?

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Meter

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 15

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Color

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 16

In music, what word describes the gradual change in volume, from loud to soft or vice versa?

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Crescendo

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Harmony

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Tempo

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Timbre

Question 17

When the volume of the music decreases, what is this called?

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Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Pianissimo

Question 18

When you hear a high, squeaky sound in music, like a bird singing, what part of music is being described?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

Question 19

In music, what do we call a repeating pattern of sounds that gives a sense of movement and energy?

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Rhythmic Pattern

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Melody

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Harmony

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Dynamics

Question 20

Which musical element controls how loud or soft a sound is?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 21

What does the musical term 'staccato' describe?

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Playing notes with short, detached sounds.

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Playing notes with a smooth, flowing sound.

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Playing notes very loudly.

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Playing notes very softly.

Question 22

What is the musical term for a set of notes arranged in order from low to high or high to low?

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Scale

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Chord

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Melody

Question 23

Which musical term refers to the speed of the music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 24

In music, which element describes how loud or soft a sound is?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 25

Which musical element indicates the loudness or softness of the music?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Timbre

Question 26

In a song or instrumental piece, which word describes the special sound quality that makes each instrument or voice sound different?

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Timbre

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Pitch

Question 27

Which musical element tells us how loud or soft music sounds?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 28

In a concert, all the musicians play the same musical note. Which quality of the sound helps us distinguish the different instruments?

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Timbre

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Pitch

Question 29

What musical element controls the speed of a piece of music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 30

Which musical element describes how high or low a musical sound is?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 31

Which musical element tells us how loud or quiet a piece of music is?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 32

What's the difference between rhythm and tempo?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds, while tempo is the speed of the music.

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Rhythm is the volume of the music, while tempo is the pitch of the notes.

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Rhythm is the texture of the music, while tempo is the dynamics.

Question 33

Why do musicians use musical notation?

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To play music accurately and consistently.

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To learn about music theory.

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To show only the pitch and rhythm of music.

Question 34

How do repetition and variation contribute to the structure and appeal of a musical piece?

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Repetition creates familiarity, while variation adds surprise and interest.

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Repetition only provides stability, without variation.

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Repetition and variation are only used to create contrast between sections.

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Repetition and variation are not used in music.

Question 35

How does musical notation help preserve and share musical ideas across generations and cultures?

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It provides a standard way for musicians to communicate musical ideas accurately.

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It allows musicians to improvise freely without written instructions.

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It is only used to represent simple melodies and rhythms.

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It is specific to Western music and cannot be used to represent music from other cultures.

Question 36

How are harmony and melody related?

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Melody is a sequence of single notes, while harmony is the combination of multiple notes played together to create a pleasing sound.

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Harmony is a type of melody that uses two or more notes played simultaneously.

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Harmony and melody are separate elements of music that do not interact or affect each other.

Question 37

In an orchestra, how can we use timbre to tell different instruments apart?

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Timbre is the special sound quality of an instrument, so we can use it to tell apart different instruments, even if they're playing the same note.

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Timbre is the loudness of the sound, so we can use it to tell apart loud and soft instruments.

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Timbre is the speed of the sound, so we can use it to tell apart fast and slow instruments.

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Timbre is the highness or lowness of the sound, so we can use it to tell apart high and low instruments.

Question 38

How does musical notation help us keep and share music over time and between different cultures?

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It gives us a standard way to write down music, so it can be shared and played by musicians from different cultures and time periods.

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It lets musicians make new music without having to learn from others.

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It makes it easier for musicians to learn new music by listening to it.

Question 39

How does harmony enhance the melody in a song?

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Harmony creates a backdrop that makes the melody more noticeable.

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Harmony and melody are unrelated and exist independently.

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Harmony always follows the melody.

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Harmony is only found in classical music.

Question 40

How does the speed of a song affect the emotions it creates?

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A fast speed usually makes us feel excited and energetic, while a slow speed often makes us feel calm and peaceful.

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The speed of a song has no effect on the emotions it creates.

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The speed of a song only affects how fast or slow it is, and does not affect our emotions.

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The instruments used in a song are the only thing that determines the emotions it creates.

Question 41

How can we tell different instruments apart in an orchestra by listening to their sound?

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By recognizing the unique sound of each instrument.

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By listening to how high or low the notes are.

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By looking at how big or small the instruments are.

Question 42

What is harmony in music and how is it created?

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Harmony is the combination of different musical notes played together that sound pleasing.

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Harmony is only created when notes are played in a specific order.

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Harmony is created by playing only high notes.

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Harmony is not an important element in music.

Question 43

What is the main difference between rhythm and tempo?

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Tempo is the speed of the music, while rhythm is how the notes are arranged over time.

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Rhythm creates a sense of movement, while tempo affects the mood of the music.

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Tempo is often written in Italian, while rhythm is notated with musical symbols.

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Rhythm is always present in music, while tempo can change during a performance.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

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Colour

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 45

What is the term for the steady beat in music?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Dynamics

Question 46

Which of the following instruments has a high-pitched timbre?

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Violin

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Drums

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Cello

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Guitar

Question 47

What is the term for the combination of three or more notes played together?

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Chord

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Interval

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 48

Which of the following symbols represents a crotchet note?

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♩

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♪

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♫

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♬

Question 49

What is the name of the musical scale that contains all 12 notes?

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a tempo marking?

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Crescendo

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Allegro

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Adagio

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Andante

Question 51

What is the name of the device used to measure the speed of a musical piece?

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Metronome

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Tuner

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Pitch pipe

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Sound level meter

Question 52

What is the name of the symbol used to indicate a sharp note?

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#

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♭

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♮

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×

Question 53

Which of the following is the term used to describe the gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 54

What is the name of the musical form that is typically used for dances with a strong beat?

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Minuet

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Fugue

Question 55

Which musical element allows us to distinguish the sound of a violin from a clarinet in an orchestra?

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Timbre

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Volume

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Pitch

Question 56

What musical element tells us how loud or soft a song is?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of music?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 58

What do we call the highness or lowness of a musical sound?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Tempo

Question 59

Which musical symbol indicates a loud sound?

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f

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p

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mf

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dim.

Question 60

What do we call the regular pattern of beats that forms the foundation of music?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Dynamics

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Tempo

Question 61

Which of these describes the flow and pattern of music?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 62

What word describes how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 63

Which of the following describes the volume or loudness of music?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Harmony

Question 64

What element of music makes it sound unique and different?

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Timbre

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics