4th Grade Rhythm, Singing, & Melody

Front

A scale is ____________________________.

Back

a series of pitches arranged in half steps and whole steps

Front

A major melody sounds ________________, while a minor melody sounds _______________.

Back

happy, sad

Front

A melodic ostinato is ____________________________.

Back

a short repeated melodic pattern used to support a song

Front

A melody part that’s higher than the main melody, added for color and effect is a ______________.

Back

descant

Front

A patriotic song is a song that _______________.

Back

shows pride in our country

Front

Which of the following refers to the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

An octave is _____________________________

Back

the same note, an interval of 8 pitches higher or lower

Front

Timbre is ___________________________.

Back

the quality of a sound

Front

What is the term for the main tune in a piece of music?

Back

melody

Front

Which of the following is TRUE about steady beat?
It helps musicians play louder.
It helps musicians perform rhythms accurately.
It helps the audience not fall asleep.
It helps musicians play quieter.

Back

It helps musicians perform rhythms accurately.