Master the Basics of Music: Explore Musical Elements for Year 3

Question 1

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 2

Create a short musical phrase that gradually gets louder, then softer.

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Phrase with a gradual increase and decrease in volume

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Phrase with a sudden change from soft to loud

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Phrase with only soft volume

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Phrase with symbols to show volume changes

Question 3

Two instruments play the same musical note, but they sound different. Why?

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The pitch is the same, but the timbre is different.

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The timbre is the same, but the pitch is different.

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Both the pitch and timbre are the same.

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I don't know.

Question 4

What are the elements that make up rhythm?

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Duration, accent, and pattern

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Tempo, volume, and harmony

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Texture, dynamics, and melody

Question 5

Different cultures all around the world have their own unique music. Often, this music uses the same musical elements, but in different combinations. Explain how this happens and give an example.

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Different cultures use musical elements in different ways, like using more or less of a certain element or combining them in different orders.

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Different cultures have their own special musical elements that no other cultures have.

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Traditional music from other cultures doesn't use musical elements.

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All cultures use musical elements in exactly the same way.

Question 6

To create a cheerful and energetic piece of music, which combination of musical elements would you choose?

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Fast rhythm, high pitch, loud volume

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Slow rhythm, low pitch, soft volume

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Fast rhythm, low pitch, loud volume

Question 7

How do musical elements, like rhythm, pitch, and dynamics, work together to create the unique sound of different music styles?

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Musical elements work together in a balanced and harmonious way, creating a unified and coherent musical experience.

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Musical elements are used separately, each adding its own unique sound to the music.

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Musical elements are combined without any rules or patterns guiding their interaction.

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Musical elements are used only to create contrast and variety, without much thought for overall unity.

Question 8

Which musical elements would you expect to find in a song that creates a peaceful and calming atmosphere?

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Slow tempo, soft volume, gentle sound

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Fast tempo, loud volume, bright sound

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Medium tempo, medium volume, neutral sound

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Fast tempo, soft volume, dark sound

Question 9

Listen to two different pieces of music. How do the composers use loud and soft sounds to create different moods in each piece?

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In one piece, the composer uses loud sounds to create an exciting mood, while in the other piece, they use soft sounds to create a calming mood.

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In one piece, the composer uses fast notes, while in the other piece, they use slow notes.

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In one piece, the composer uses high notes, while in the other piece, they use low notes.

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In one piece, the composer uses many instruments, while in the other piece, they use only a few instruments.

Question 10

Which of these is **not** a musical element?

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Speed

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 11

How do the materials used to make musical instruments affect the sound they make?

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The materials make the instrument sound different because they vibrate in different ways.

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The materials have no effect on the sound.

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The materials only affect the look of the instrument.

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The materials only affect how high or low the instrument sounds.

Question 12

In the musical piece 'Flight of the Bumblebee', which musical element is most noticeable and creates a sense of excitement and movement?

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Fast and repeated sounds

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High and low sounds

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Loud and soft sounds

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Different sounds of instruments

Question 13

How can rhythm be used to show a culture's unique identity?

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Rhythm can express a culture's emotions and experiences through its speed and steady beat.

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Rhythm is only used to create melodies in music.

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Rhythm has no connection to cultural identity.

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Only traditional folk music uses rhythm.

Question 14

How did the invention of new musical instruments affect the way music sounded in the past?

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New instruments created new sounds and melodies, giving musicians more options.

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New instruments had no real impact on the sound of music.

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New instruments only influenced the music of certain cultures.

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When new instruments were invented, people stopped using the old ones.

Question 15

Which instrument creates sound when you blow air into it?

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Flute

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Piano

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Violin

Question 16

How do musical elements help create different types of music, like rock or classical?

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C: Musical elements can be combined in different ways to create different types of music.

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A: Musical elements are not used to create different types of music.

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B: Musical elements are used the same way in all types of music.

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D: The choice of musical elements is not important in creating different types of music.

Question 17

When you compose a melody with loud and quiet parts, which musical element are you changing?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 18

In the story 'Peter and the Wolf', how does the music use different volumes to tell the story?

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The music gets louder when Peter is brave and softer when he is scared.

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The music gets faster when Peter is running and slower when he is walking.

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The music uses different instruments to represent different characters.

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The music has no changes in volume; it stays the same throughout.

Question 19

Which part of music tells us how loud or quiet a sound is?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 20

Which musical elements make a song sound lively and exciting?

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Fast rhythm, high pitch, loud volume, and bright sound

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Slow rhythm, low pitch, soft volume, and dark sound

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Moderate rhythm, moderate pitch, moderate volume, and moderate sound

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Fast rhythm, low pitch, soft volume, and bright sound

Question 21

What element of music describes how the sounds are arranged in time?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Dynamics

Question 22

What is the difference between a musical note and a musical rest?

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Notes make sounds, while rests make silence.

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Rests make sounds, while notes make silence.

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There is no difference between notes and rests.

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Notes are played with the right hand, while rests are played with the left hand.

Question 23

Which of the following instruments is NOT a percussion instrument?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Triangle

Question 24

What is the name for a pattern of notes that repeats over and over in a song?

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Ostinato

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Chorus

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Verse

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Bridge

Question 25

When the music gradually gets louder, what is it called?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 26

What is the final section of a piece of music usually called?

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Finale

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Introduction

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Verse

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Chorus

Question 27

What is the name for the lines and spaces that musicians use to write down music?

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Staff

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Clef

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Solfege

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Notes

Question 28

What aspect of music describes how fast or slow it is?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 29

Which musical element refers to 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 30

What does the term 'dynamics' describe in music?

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The volume or loudness of the sound

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The speed of the music

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The quality of the sound

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The arrangement of notes

Question 31

Which musical element refers to 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 32

Which of the following describes the unique sound quality of a musical instrument, like its brightness or mellowness?

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Timbre

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 33

In a musical piece, which element creates a sense of movement and flow through the arrangement of sounds?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 34

When the volume of a sound gradually becomes softer, which musical term is used to describe this effect?

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Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a way to describe the sound quality or timbre of a musical instrument?

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Loud

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Bright

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Mellow

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Harsh

Question 36

In music, what is the term for a group of notes that are played together to create a pleasing sound?

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Chord

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 37

Which musical element can be used to create a feeling of mystery or suspense in a piece of music?

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Dark timbre

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Loud dynamics

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Fast rhythm

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High pitch

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a musical element?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 39

What is the term for how loud or quiet a sound is?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 40

What is the term for the pattern of beats in music?

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Rhythm

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Timbre

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 41

What is the term for the speed of the music?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 42

Which of these musical symbols means a pause?

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Rest

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Crotchet

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Semibreve

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Clef

Question 43

A group of musical notes played together is called a

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Triad

Question 44

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Dance

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 45

Which element of music 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 46

Which of these sounds would have the highest pitch?

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A high note sung by a soprano

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A low note played on a tuba

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A middle note played on a guitar

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A low note played on a piano

Question 47

What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Pitch

Question 48

What is the musical symbol that means to play loudly?

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Piano

Question 49

What are the three main elements of music?

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Rhythm, Pitch, and Dynamics

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Rhythm, Pitch, and Colour

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Melody, Harmony, and Tempo

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Volume, Speed, and Timbre

Question 50

Which of these describes a series of musical notes that move up and down in pitch?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 51

Which musical symbol tells us how loud or quiet to play the music?

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Dynamic marking

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Note

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Clef

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Bar line

Question 52

What is the pattern of beats that repeats itself in music called?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 53

Which type of musical instrument is the drum?

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Percussion

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String

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Wind

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Keyboard

Question 54

What is the musical term for the speed at which a piece of music is played?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Pitch

Question 55

How are the notes in a musical scale arranged?

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In order of pitch

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In order of duration

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In order of volume

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In order of timbre

Question 56

Music can work with other art forms, like dance, to tell stories. How can music help dancers express their emotions?

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Music can make the dancers move faster or slower.

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Music can make the dancers look silly.

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Music can make the dancers change their costumes.

Question 57

What tells us if a piece of music should be played loud or soft?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 58

What is the term for the quality of sound that makes instruments sound different?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Harmony

Question 59

What is the name of the musical scale that contains all of the 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 60

Which of the following musical genres is known for its use of fast rhythms?

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Rock

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Jazz

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Classical

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Folk

Question 61

What is the term for the arrangement of musical notes to create a tune?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Harmony

Question 62

Which part of music can make it sound quiet and peaceful?

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How loud or soft the music is

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The speed of the music

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How high or low the music sounds

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The different instruments used in the music

Question 63

What does the Italian musical term 'piano' mean?

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Play softly.

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Play loudly.

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Play quickly.

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Play slowly.

Question 64

Which of these instruments typically has the highest pitch?

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

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Cello