Master the Building Blocks of Music: Musical Elements Quiz

Question 1

What does 'musical texture' refer to?

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The thickness or richness of the sound in a piece of music.

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The pace at which a piece of music is played.

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The types of instruments used in a piece of music.

Question 2

How does rhythm contribute to melodies in music?

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Rhythm forms the foundation for melodies.

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Melodies can exist without rhythm.

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Rhythm and melody are unrelated elements in music.

Question 3

How does harmony enhance the melody in music?

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Harmony adds depth and richness to the melody.

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Melody is the main focus, with harmony playing a supporting role.

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Harmony and melody have no impact on each other.

Question 4

How does syncopation make music more interesting and lively?

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It places notes on unexpected beats, adding variety and excitement.

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It makes the music louder and more forceful.

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It slows down the music and makes it more calming.

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It is only used in classical music.

Question 5

What is musical timbre, and how do different instruments and singing techniques create unique timbres?

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Timbre is the special sound quality that makes each instrument or voice different.

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Timbre is only determined by how high or low a sound is.

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Only string instruments have a timbre.

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Singing techniques don't affect timbre.

Question 6

How does orchestration contribute to the unique sound of a musical piece?

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It combines various instruments to play distinct parts.

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It adjusts the volume of the music.

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It incorporates unusual sound effects, such as animal noises.

Question 7

In a student-composed piece of music with a simple melody and a repeating rhythm, which musical elements are most prominent?

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Rhythm and melody

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Harmony and texture

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Melody and texture

Question 8

How does the use of dissonance and consonance in music create a sense of suspense and resolution?

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Dissonance creates tension, and consonance brings release.

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Consonance creates tension, and dissonance brings release.

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Both dissonance and consonance create tension.

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Both dissonance and consonance create release.

Question 9

Which musical element makes a song sound like it is moving and has energy?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Harmony

Question 10

How do composers use repetition and variation to make a musical theme more interesting?

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They repeat the theme with small changes to keep it interesting.

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They repeat the theme exactly over and over again.

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They change the theme so much that it becomes unrecognizable.

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They only vary the theme at the very end of the piece.

Question 11

When creating music, what should musicians consider to avoid upsetting or offending others?

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Think about how their music might make others feel and avoid saying anything hurtful.

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Only write music about happy and positive things.

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Only write music that everyone will like.

Question 12

How can silence be used by composers to affect a piece of music?

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Create a feeling of suspense or anticipation

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Make the music louder

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Make the music sound faster

Question 13

In what ways can technology assist musicians in creating music?

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Technology enables musicians to create more intricate music.

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Technology facilitates collaboration among musicians despite physical distance.

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Technology eliminates the need for musicians to master instruments.

Question 14

When creating music, it's important to be respectful of different cultures. Which of these is a good way for musicians to show respect?

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Learn about the history and traditions of the music they're playing

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Only play music from their own culture

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Never play music from other cultures

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Only write songs about their own personal experiences

Question 15

How do different musical elements, like rhythm and melody, affect the emotions we feel when listening to music? Give examples to support your answer.

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Rhythm can make us feel excited or calm, while melody can make us feel happy or sad.

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Musical elements only affect the sound of music, not our emotions.

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Harmony is less important than rhythm and melody in expressing emotions in music.

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The use of musical elements has no impact on the mood or feelings we get from music.

Question 16

Which feature is **not** found in ternary form?

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Two main sections: A, B

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Three sections: A, B, A

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Contrasting middle section

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Return to the main theme at the end

Question 17

How do rhythm, melody, harmony, and texture interact to create a complete piece of music?

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They combine to create structure and balance in the music.

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They work separately, with no impact on each other.

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Texture alone determines the overall sound of the music.

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Their combination has no effect on the emotions conveyed by the music.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a musical element?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Pitch

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Harmony

Question 19

Which of these describes music that has two or more melodies played together?

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

Question 20

Which type of melody is usually easy to sing or play?

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Pentatonic

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Chromatic

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Diatonic

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Atonal

Question 21

What music element refers to the regularity and speed of beats?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 22

What is the term for when different musical notes are played together?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Volume

Question 23

Which type of musical scale often sounds joyful and happy?

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Major

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Minor

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Chromatic

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Pentatonic

Question 24

What fraction of a whole note does a semiquaver (or sixteenth note) represent?

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1/16

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1/2

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1/4

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1/8

Question 25

Which musical sign tells us to stop playing for a while?

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Rest

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Sharp

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Flat

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Staccato

Question 26

What is an example of a repeated pattern in music?

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A sequence of notes

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A change in volume

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A pause

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A sudden shift in tempo

Question 27

What do conductors do in music?

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Lead the tempo and dynamics

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Play the music

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Sing the melody

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Write the music

Question 28

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Shape

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 29

What is the word for how high or low a sound is?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Speed

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Length

Question 30

What do we call a group of notes played together?

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Chord

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Arpeggio

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Scale

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Sequence

Question 31

What is the word for the speed of a piece of music?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Meter

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Time signature

Question 32

Listen to two pieces of music. One is in a major key and the other in a minor key. How do the major and minor chords affect the mood of each piece?

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Major chords create a happy and uplifting mood, while minor chords create a sad and gloomy mood.

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Major chords create a calm and relaxing mood, while minor chords create an exciting and energetic mood.

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Major chords create a mysterious and magical mood, while minor chords create a playful and whimsical mood.

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The use of major and minor chords does not affect the mood of a piece of music.

Question 33

Different cultures have unique traditions that affect the way their music sounds. How do a culture's beliefs and values influence the musical characteristics of its music?

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They influence the overall style, feeling and themes that are explored in the music.

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They have no impact on the way the music sounds.

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They determine the exact notes and chords that are used in the music.

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They have a limited impact, mainly affecting the instruments that are used.

Question 34

Which musical element makes us feel like we're moving or flowing?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 35

In a song, what part tells us how quickly or slowly the music plays?

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The beat

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The tune

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The chords

Question 36

In a song, which of the following creates sections that sound stable and resolved?

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Consonance

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Dissonance

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A mix of consonance and dissonance

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Neither consonance nor dissonance

Question 37

Which of these is NOT an element of music?

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 38

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

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 39

Which element of music refers to the combination of different notes played together?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 40

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

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 41

Which of the following describes how fast or slow music is?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 42

What is the term for the loudness or softness of music?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of musical texture where only one melody is played without any accompaniment?

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Monophonic

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Heterophonic

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Polyphonic

Question 44

What is the name for the arrangement of musical notes that creates a recognizable tune?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 45

Which musical element is the most important in creating the beat in a song?

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Rhythm

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Texture

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 46

What musical element describes the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 47

Which musical element refers to the quality of a sound, such as its brightness or dullness?

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Timbre

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Texture

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 48

What musical element combines multiple notes played together to create a pleasing sound?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Texture

Question 49

What musical element refers to the overall arrangement of all the musical elements in a piece?

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Texture

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 50

Which of the following musical symbols indicates a pause in the music?

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Rest

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Note

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Bar line

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Clef

Question 51

What musical term means 'to play loudly'?

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Forte

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Diminuendo

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 52

Which musical instrument is played by blowing air across a hole?

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Flute

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 53

What is the Italian term for 'gradually getting softer'?

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Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Piano

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Forte

Question 54

Which of the following is a musical element that describes how long or short sounds are?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Texture

Question 55

Which of the following is the arrangement of sounds at different pitches?

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Melody

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

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Texture

Question 56

Which of the following refers to the combination of several notes played simultaneously?

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Harmony

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 57

Which musical element describes the thickness or thinness of the sound?

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Texture

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Form

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Melody

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Dynamics

Question 58

Listen to this musical excerpt. Which musical element is most prominent in this section?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Texture

Question 59

Which musical element is responsible for creating a sense of movement and energy in music?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Dynamics

Question 60

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

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

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Tempo

Question 61

Which musical element refers to the loudness or softness of the sound?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Texture

Question 62

Which musical element creates a sense of contrast and interest in music?

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Texture

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Harmony

Question 63

Which musical element describes the speed or tempo of the music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Dynamics