Pitch in Music: Master the Highs and Lows of Sound

Question 1

What is the term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 2

Which object vibrates at the fastest speed to produce the highest pitch?

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A high-pitched guitar string

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A large drum

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A small flute

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A low-pitched guitar string

Question 3

Which musical scale represents the highest pitch?

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C6

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C3

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C4

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C5

Question 4

What is the term for the distance between two notes in terms of their pitch?

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Interval

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Range

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Octave

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Chord

Question 5

What is a technique used by singers to create a wavering effect in their voice?

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Alternating between two slightly different pitches

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Changing the speed at which they sing

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Adding distortion to their voice

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Singing through their nose

Question 6

Which of the following musical styles typically features singers with very high vocal ranges?

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Opera

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Rock

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Hip-Hop

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Jazz

Question 7

Which term describes a sound that has a high pitch?

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Treble

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Deep

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Low

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Loud

Question 8

Which note is the lowest on a piano keyboard?

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C

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G

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A

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C8

Question 9

What factor primarily influences the pitch of a sound?

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Tension of the vibrating object

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Length of the vibrating object

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Size of the vibrating object

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Material of the vibrating object

Question 10

Which melody has the broadest pitch range?

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Melody D: C4, C#4, D4, D#4, E4

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Melody A: C4, D4, E4, F4, G4

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Melody B: C4, D4, E4, F4, A4

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Melody C: C4, D4, Eb4, F4, G4

Question 11

What term refers to the process of altering the pitch of a sound?

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Transposition

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Modulation

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Harmonization

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Orchestration

Question 12

Which fundamental element of music primarily deals with the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 13

What is the term used to describe the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Timbre

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Tempo

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT affect the pitch of a sound?

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Amplitude of the sound wave.

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Length of the sound wave.

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Material of the vibrating object.

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Shape of the vibrating object.

Question 15

A sound with a frequency of 500 Hz is higher in pitch than a sound with a frequency of 250 Hz.

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True

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False

Question 16

What is the technical term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Timbre

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Duration

Question 17

When a sound has a high pitch, which of the following is true?

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The sound waves are shorter and more frequent.

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The sound waves are longer and less frequent.

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The sound waves have a higher amplitude.

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The sound waves have a lower amplitude.

Question 18

Which symbol is used to indicate a sharp note in musical notation?

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#

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b

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♮

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♭

Question 19

In a musical scale, which note is considered the starting note?

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Do

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Re

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Mi

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Fa

Question 20

Which technique do singers use to transition smoothly between different pitches?

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Legato

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Slurring

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Trilling

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Staccato

Question 21

What is the term for a series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch?

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Scales

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 22

Which interval represents the distance between two notes separated by three semitones?

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Minor third

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Minor second

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Major second

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Major third

Question 23

When a singer sings a note that is higher than their normal vocal range, what is this technique called?

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Falsetto

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Vibrato

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Bel canto

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Subtone

Question 24

Which of the following instruments produces the highest pitch?

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Violin

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Clarinet

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Double bass

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Cello

Question 25

Which of the following notes has the lowest pitch?

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C4

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G4

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D5

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A5

Question 26

What is the term for a group of notes played together?

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Chord

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Scale

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Interval

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Arpeggio

Question 27

Which instrument is typically used to tune other instruments?

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Piano

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Violin

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Oboe

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Guitar

Question 28

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the pitch of a sound wave?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

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Medium

Question 29

A melody is a series of notes that:

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Create a recognizable tune

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Have the same pitch

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Move in opposite directions

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Have a regular rhythm

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of the pentatonic scale?

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Has a distinctive pattern of intervals

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Contains seven notes

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Is commonly used in Western music

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Is based on the harmonic series

Question 31

The ability to distinguish between different pitches is known as:

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Pitch discrimination

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Timbral recognition

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Melodic memory

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Harmonic analysis

Question 32

How does the frequency of a sound wave affect the pitch we hear?

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Higher frequencies sound higher.

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Higher frequencies sound lower.

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Lower frequencies sound higher.

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Changes in frequency don't affect pitch.

Question 33

Which sound has the highest pitch?

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A high-pitched whistle

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A low-pitched drum

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A vibrating guitar string

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A choir singing in a low register

Question 34

Which musical instrument produces the lowest sounds?

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Double bass

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Violin

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Flute

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Trumpet

Question 35

When the frequency of a sound's vibrations increases, what happens to its pitch?

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It gets higher

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It gets lower

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It stays the same

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It becomes distorted

Question 36

Which note on the treble clef has the highest pitch?

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G5

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C4

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G4

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F5

Question 37

What is a characteristic of a high-pitched sound?

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Short wavelength

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Low frequency

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Small amplitude

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Slow velocity

Question 38

What is a group of notes played together called?

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 39

Which instrument commonly produces the highest-pitched sounds?

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Violin

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Cello

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Piano

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Drums

Question 40

What is the name for the set of five lines used in musical notation?

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Staff

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Clef

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Measure

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Scale

Question 41

In a sequence of musical notes, which note is higher in pitch: G or E?

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G

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E

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Both are the same

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Cannot be determined

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a treble clef?

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Indicates high-pitched notes

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Indicates low-pitched notes

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Sets the tempo of the music

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Indicates the key of the music

Question 43

What is the function of a pitch pipe?

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To set a standard tuning reference

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To measure sound frequency

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To establish rhythm

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To teach harmony singing

Question 44

Which of the following objects usually produces the highest pitch?

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A violin

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A double bass

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A piano

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A cello

Question 45

What is the interval between two notes that are a whole step apart called?

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Whole step

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Minor third

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Major third

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Half step

Question 46

Which of these describes a scale that uses all 12 notes of the chromatic scale?

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Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 47

What is the name of the technique of playing or singing several notes at the same time?

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Polyphony

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Harmony

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Melody

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Heterophony

Question 48

Which instrument typically plays in the lower pitch range?

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Cello

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Violin

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Flute

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Trumpet

Question 49

A high-pitched sound appears:

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Higher

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Louder

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Softer

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Lower

Question 50

What is a characteristic of a glissando?

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A smooth transition from one note to another

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A sharp and sudden change in volume

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A rapid attack at the beginning of a note

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A wavering effect on a note

Question 51

What physical property of a sound wave determines its pitch?

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Frequency

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Length

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Volume

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Speed

Question 52

What's the name of the musical symbol that raises the pitch of a note?

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Clef

Question 53

Which word best describes a sound with a fast vibration?

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High

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Low

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Loud

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Soft

Question 54

Which note is the lowest on a piano?

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A0

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C1

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E4

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G2

Question 55

Which of the following does NOT affect the pitch of a sound?

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Loudness of the sound wave

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Length of the sound wave

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Material of the vibrating object

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Temperature of the surrounding air

Question 56

What happens when a sound bounces off a surface and comes back to you?

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Echo

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Reverb

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Resonance

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Amplification

Question 57

Which animal has a very high-pitched voice?

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Bat

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Elephant

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 58

What do we call a group of notes played together that sound good?

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 59

What's the name of the musical scale with eight notes, including five whole steps and two half steps?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Blues scale

Question 60

Which instrument in an orchestra usually plays the lowest notes?

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Double bass

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Violin

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Piano

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Trumpet

Question 61

What is the difference between pitch and volume?

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Pitch is the highness or lowness of a sound, while volume is the loudness or softness.

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Pitch is the loudness or softness of a sound, while volume is the highness or lowness.

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Pitch and volume are the same thing.

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I don't know.