Master the Elements of Music: A Comprehensive Guide for 8th Graders

Question 1

What is the term for a group of notes played simultaneously, creating a pleasing and cohesive sound?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Timbre

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Counterpoint

Question 2

Which of the following describes the unique sound quality of a musical instrument, distinguishing it from others?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Dynamics

Question 3

What is the term for a series of notes organized in a specific order, creating a recognizable musical idea?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a musical marking that indicates the volume or intensity of the sound?

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Piano

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C major

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Allegro

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4/4

Question 5

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

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 6

Which of the following terms describes the quality or 'color' of a musical sound?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 7

Which of the following musical instruments typically produces a high-pitched sound?

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Violin

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Cello

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Drums

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Piano

Question 8

What is the term for a group of musicians who perform together, each playing different instruments?

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Ensemble

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Orchestra

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Band

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Choir

Question 9

Which of the following musical forms is primarily focused on singing?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Sonata

Question 10

What is the highest note on a standard 88-key piano?

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C8

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G8

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A8

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C#8

Question 11

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

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Timbre

Question 12

Which melodic interval consists of two half steps?

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Minor second

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Major second

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Minor third

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Major third

Question 13

Which note value is represented by the symbol 'o'?

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Whole note

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Half note

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Quarter note

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Eighth note

Question 14

What is the term for the repetition of a musical phrase?

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Sequence

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Parallelism

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Variation

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Retrograde

Question 15

Which of the following best describes pitch?

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How high or low a sound seems

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How long a sound lasts

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How different notes sound when played together

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What makes one sound different from another

Question 16

What is the musical term for a series of notes that form a recognizable musical phrase?

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 17

Which element of music describes the unique sound quality of a voice or instrument?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 18

What element of music refers to the arrangement of notes over time?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Melody

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Timbre

Question 19

What is the term for when two or more notes played simultaneously create a pleasing sound?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 20

Which term describes the speed or pace of a musical piece?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 21

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

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Cadence

Question 22

Which musical symbol indicates a pause or silence?

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Rest

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Flat

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Sharp

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Natural

Question 23

What is the term for the range of notes that a vocalist or instrument can produce?

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Range

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Melody

Question 24

Which instrument is known for its bright and high-pitched sound because of its high-frequency content?

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Violin

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Cello

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Piano

Question 25

In a piece of music with a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT an element of music?

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Color

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 27

Which of the following best describes rhythm?

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The organization of sounds over time

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The pleasing combination of chords

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The quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another

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The gradual change in volume

Question 28

A series of musical notes arranged in a recognizable pattern is called a:

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Melody

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Harmony

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Cadence

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Phrase

Question 29

Which of the following describes the distinctive characteristics of a sound?

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Timbre

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Dynamics

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Articulation

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Range

Question 30

A gradual increase or decrease in volume is referred to as:

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Crescendo / Decrescendo

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Forte / Piano

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Staccato / Legato

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Allegro / Adagio

Question 31

Which musical element is employed to create tension and release?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 32

The combination of pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre creates:

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Music

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Sound

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Noise

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Silence

Question 33

The highness or lowness of a sound is called its:

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

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Timbre

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of rhythm?

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Pattern of beats

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Speed of the music

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Combination of notes

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Quality of sound

Question 35

A series of musical notes played one after the other is called a:

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Melody

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Chord

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Harmony

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Cadence

Question 36

The quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another is called its:

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Dynamics

Question 37

The speed or tempo of a musical piece is typically measured in:

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Beats per minute (BPM)

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Miles per hour (MPH)

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Kilometers per hour (KPH)

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Meters per second (M/S)

Question 38

Which music style usually has a steady beat, simple melodies, and basic harmonies?

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Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

Question 39

How does music influence society, and what ethical responsibilities do musicians have in their creations and performances?

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Music can have both positive and negative influences on society, and musicians should carefully consider the potential impact of their work.

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Music has no direct impact on society, and musicians have no specific ethical obligations.

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Music always has a positive impact on society, and musicians should prioritize entertainment over ethical considerations.

Question 40

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

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 41

The highness or lowness of a musical sound is called:

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 42

Which of the following describes the organization of musical sounds in time?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Timbre

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Harmony

Question 43

Which of the following refers to the distinctive sound quality of a musical instrument or voice?

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Timbre

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Volume

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 44

The span of pitches that a musical instrument or voice is capable of producing is known as its:

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Range

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Volume

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Tempo

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Dynamics

Question 45

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

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Pitch

Question 46

The highness or lowness of a musical sound is called:

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Tone

Question 47

Which of the following best describes rhythm?

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The pattern of beats and accents in music

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The melody of a song

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The combination of different notes

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The speed of the music

Question 48

A series of single notes played in succession is called a:

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 49

The combination of two or more pitches played simultaneously is known as:

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 50

Which of the following refers to the distinctive quality of a sound?

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Timbre

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Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

Question 51

A piece of music that has multiple melodies played at the same time is an example of:

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Polyphony

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Monophony

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Homophony

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Heterophony

Question 52

The overall speed of a musical piece is known as:

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Meter

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Rhythm

Question 53

Which of the following is a type of musical scale?

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Major scale

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Temperature scale

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Color scale

Question 54

A musical symbol that indicates the number of beats in a measure is called:

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Time signature

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Key signature

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Articulation mark

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Clef