Master the Basics of Music: Explore Musical Elements in Year 5

Question 1

What's the difference between the highness or lowness of a sound and the softness or loudness of a sound?

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Pitch is the highness or lowness, while loudness is the softness or loudness.

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Pitch is the length, while loudness is the speed.

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Pitch is the combination of sounds, while loudness is the volume.

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Pitch is the silence, while loudness is the sound.

Question 2

What musical element tells us 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 3

How do different cultures and time periods shape the music that is made?

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Different cultures and time periods can influence the instruments used to make music.

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Different cultures and time periods can influence the melodies and rhythms used in music.

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Different cultures and time periods have no effect on the music that is made.

Question 4

How does rhythm help a song?

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Rhythm gives the song a steady beat that keeps it moving smoothly.

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Rhythm only controls how fast or slow a song is played.

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Rhythm is only found in dance music.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes what timbre is in music?

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The unique sound quality that helps us distinguish different instruments or voices

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The volume of a sound

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The pitch of a sound

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The tempo of a sound

Question 6

Which dynamic marking means 'very quiet'?

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Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo-forte

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Crescendo

Question 7

How does the speed of a song affect the way it makes you feel?

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The speed of a song can create different feelings, like happy, sad, or excited.

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A slow speed makes a song sound happy and lively.

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A fast speed makes a song sound more serious and formal.

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The speed of a song has no effect on how it makes you feel.

Question 8

Which of these is a disadvantage of using technology in music making?

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High cost and limited accessibility

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Collaboration with remote musicians

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Access to diverse sounds and instruments

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Faster and more efficient music production

Question 9

How do the musical elements of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and timbre work together to create a complete musical experience?

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Pitch sets the melody, rhythm provides the beat, dynamics control the volume, and timbre gives instruments their unique sound.

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Rhythm is the most important element, forming the structure of the music, with other elements adding details.

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Timbre alone affects the sound, while other elements just provide structure.

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Dynamics and rhythm are the key elements for creating the emotional impact of a song.

Question 10

Imagine you're composing a song. How would you use volume (dynamics) and rhythm patterns to create a feeling of excitement and suspense in your music?

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Start quietly and gradually get louder (crescendo) as the excitement builds. Then, add unexpected rhythm patterns (syncopation) to create suspense.

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Keep the volume loud and use a simple, steady rhythm throughout.

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Start with a fast tempo and gradually slow it down, adding more complex rhythms as the suspense builds.

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Use different volumes, but keep the rhythm the same throughout.

Question 11

Which part of music lets us know if it's loud or quiet?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 12

How do the musical elements like pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and timbre work together to make music feel happy, sad, or exciting?

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Pitch makes the melody, rhythm sets the beat, dynamics control how loud or soft it is, and timbre adds color and texture.

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Dynamics are the only element that makes music feel different.

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Timbre is the most important element for making music feel different.

Question 13

Which word describes the speed of the music?

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Timbre

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Pitch

Question 14

How can dynamics be used to create a sense of tension and release in music?

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Gradually increasing volume (getting louder) to build tension, then gradually decreasing it (getting softer) to release it.

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Suddenly changing volume from loud to soft to create surprise.

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Using only loud dynamics throughout the piece to create constant excitement.

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Using only soft dynamics throughout the piece to create a calming atmosphere.

Question 15

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental element of music?

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Melody

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 16

The highness or lowness of a sound is called its:

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Timbre

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Volume

Question 17

Which of the following symbols represents a quarter note?

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♩

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♪

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♫

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♬

Question 18

Which instrument produces sound by vibrating a reed?

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Bassoon

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 19

A combination of notes played together is called a:

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Chord

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 20

The number of beats in each musical measure is called the:

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Time signature

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Tempo

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Key signature

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Meter

Question 21

When music gets louder, this is called a:

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 22

The unique sound quality of an instrument is called its:

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 23

What symbol represents a quarter note?

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♩

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♪

Question 24

What term refers to the loudness or softness of music?

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

Question 25

Which quality distinguishes the sound of a violin from a trumpet?

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Timbre

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Pitch

Question 26

What symbol indicates a break or pause in music?

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Rest

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Sharp

Question 27

Which instrument is traditionally associated with Indian music?

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Sitar

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Guitar

Question 28

Which musical note is higher, A or E?

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A

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E

Question 29

What is the name of the quality that makes a musical sound distinctive?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 30

Which musical element is used to create a sense of flow in music?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 31

What is the Italian musical term for 'loud'?

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Forte

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Piano

Question 32

What is the name of the musical scale that contains the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B?

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Major scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** an element of music?

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Harmony

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 34

Which of the following describes the pattern of musical sounds played over time?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 35

Which of the following describes the highness or lowness of a musical sound?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 36

Which of the following terms is used to indicate playing music very softly?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Piano

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Fortissimo

Question 37

Which musical instrument produces sound by making a metal bar vibrate?

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Xylophone

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 38

Which of the following words describes music that has a fast tempo?

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Allegro

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Largo

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Adagio

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Andante

Question 39

Which of the following musical scales has twelve different notes?

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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 40

What musical element 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 41

Which musical element refers to the pattern of sounds and silences?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Tempo

Question 42

Which term describes how loudly or softly a piece of music is played?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

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Volume

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Loudness

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Intensity

Question 43

What is the musical symbol that indicates a pause in the music called?

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Rest

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Note

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Clef

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Time signature

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a time signature?

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4/4

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123

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ABCD

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X/Y

Question 45

Which characteristic is associated with Baroque music?

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Use of counterpoint

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Emphasis on melody

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Fast tempo

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Use of electronic instruments

Question 46

Which one of these is NOT an element of music?

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Harmony

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 47

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

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 48

What kind of note lasts for one beat in a 4/4 time signature?

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Quarter note

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Whole note

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Half note

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Eighth note

Question 49

Which symbol means to get louder?

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>

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<

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<>

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=

Question 50

What makes the sound of a piano different from the sound of a guitar?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 51

What does a curved line above notes mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Play the notes smoothly connected.

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Play the notes separately.

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Repeat the notes.

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Stop and start the notes.

Question 52

What is the main difference between a whole note and a quarter note?

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How long they last

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How high or low they sound

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How loud or soft they are

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What instrument plays them

Question 53

Which important part of music is missing in a marching band?

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Harmony

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 54

Which of these notes has the highest pitch?

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D5

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C4

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C5

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D4

Question 55

Which instrument usually has the loudest sound?

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Trumpet

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

Question 56

What is the term for the speed of the music?

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Pitch

Question 57

Which of these rhythms lasts the longest?

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Semibreve

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Crotchet

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Quaver

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Minim

Question 58

What do we call the lines that divide the music into sections?

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Bar lines

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Stave

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Ledger lines

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Clef

Question 59

Which musical instrument is played by blowing air through a tube?

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Clarinet

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

Question 60

What is the name of the set of lines and spaces where notes are written?

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Stave

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Clef

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Ledger line

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Bar line

Question 61

Which dynamic marking means 'very loudly'?

Accepted Answer

ff

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pp

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f

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mf

Question 62

When musicians play different instruments together, what creates a unique and recognizable sound?

Accepted Answer

The special combination of the instruments' sounds

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How loudly or softly the instruments are played

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How quickly or slowly the instruments play

Question 63

Which musical element creates a feeling of movement in music?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Timbre

Question 64

Listen to the provided music clip. How does the composer use dynamics to convey excitement?

Accepted Answer

The music gradually becomes louder.

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The music suddenly becomes softer.

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The music stays at a constant volume throughout.