Rhythm, Timbre & Form

How many beats are in a common measure?

• 3
• 4
• 8
• 2
• 5

Which kind of symbols represent the amount of time that a sound lasts?

• rests
• notes
• values
• measures
• beats

In "song form", why is it common for instruments to quiet or even stop playing during a verse section?

• to give the brass and woodwind players a chance to regain their breathe
• they are only allowed to play for a certain amount of time
• some musicians just randomly decide to stop playing
• the word "verse" is Italian for "quiet
• to allow the lyrics to be heard

The following pattern is an example of which kind of form...

• binary form
• ternary form
• sonata form
• song form
• ritornello

In popular music, the title of a song is usually spoken first during which section?

• verse
• intro
• chorus
• outro
• bridge

What is the name of the second section of the "sonata form"?

• introduction
• development
• recitative
• exposition
• recapitulation

Which term refers to a short, musical idea?

• phrase
• sentence
• measure
• coda
• beat

Which term refers to the combination of musical phrases?

• measure
• section
• staff
• beat
• cadence

Which sequence is used to represent binary form?

• ABA
• ABACABA
• Expo-Dev-Recap
• AB
• ABRACADABRA

Which sequence is used to represent ternary form?

• ABBCBBA
• Expo-Dev-Recap
• ABA
• AB
• ALAKAZAAM