Timbre Quiz

True or False... The timbre of a voice or an instrument is what makes it sound unique.

• True

• False

True or False... Timbre is the pitch of a sound.

• True

• False

True or False... Timbre describes the loudness of a sound.

• True

• False

True or False... Timbre is the tone or quality of a sound.

• True

• False

Which is NOT another way to describe timbre?

• Color

• Tone

• Quality

• Range

Which of these is NOT a timbre adjective?

• Brassy

• Upbeat

• Mellow

• Thin

________________ describes the particular instruments used in a piece of music.

• Dynamics

• Articulation

• Instrumentation

• Notation

A person who hears a vocal or instrumental timbre and automatically sees a certain color may have...?

• Synesthesia

• Synthesizers

• Symphonies

• Symbiosis

Using at least 3 full sentences, explain how the combination of your lyrics, backing track choice, and singer choice all culminate (come together) to portray the meaning of your song.

Use examples of timbre and timbre adjectives.

If you had to assign a color or color palette to your song, what color(s) would you choose? How do they relate to the timbres and/or mood of your song?