The Elements of Music and Transcription : Self-assessment

This is a rhythmic pattern that gives a piece of music a specific feel, and it often lasts the duration of the piece.

• Groove

• Rhythm

• Quarter note

• Articulation

To transcribe music is

• to write down music.

• to learn music by ear.

• to learn music from a sheet.

• to memorize music you have learned.

Consider the difference between a guitar string plucked with a fingernail versus one plucked with the flesh of the fingertip. These techniques produce a difference in

• transcription.

• phrasing.

• rhythm.

• tone.

When a musician manipulates the elements of music to make the music more interesting, they are using intentional

Why is it important to give a rest the same attention that you give a note?

Legato, staccato, tenuto, and cap accents are all examples of different

• notes.

• articulations.

• tones.

• grooves.

We have studied transcription in the context of learning parts of songs, from recordings. What is another application of the transcription process?

The process of transcribing music can involve

• singing to find notes.

• writing down information.

• using technology to slow down recordings.

• making mistakes.

In music, a "phrase" is

• about as much music fits in a single breath.

• a thought which stands on its own.

• 4 beats long.

• two measures long.

Transcription always begins by learning notes.

• True. One must learn notes before they can learn other elements.

• False. Transcription can begin with any element.