Music Fundamentals

Which statement is true?

• rhythm is built upon the beat

• the beat is built upon rhythm

What body function is the beat similar to?

• heartbeat

• breathing

• running

• sleeping

Is this an example of beat or rhythm?

• beat

• rhythm

Is this an example of beat or rhythm?

• beat

• rhythm

What is one aspect of an instrument that almost always affects pitch?

• size

• color

• name

• wood?

What does pitch indicate in music?

• How high or low a sound is.

• How fast or slow a sound is

• How loud or soft a sound is

• How hot or cold a sound is

What do dynamics indicate in music?

• How high or low a sound is.

• How fast or slow a sound is

• How loud or soft a sound is

• How hot or cold a sound is

What does tempo indicate in music?

• How high or low a sound is.

• How fast or slow a sound is

• How loud or soft a sound is

• How hot or cold a sound is

"Forte" in music dynamics means

• loud

• super loud

• soft

• very soft

This symbol is a "crescendo" and it indicates that the music will...

• get louder

• get softer

• get slower

• get faster