Musical Terms

Pitch is _______________________

• how FAST or SLOW a sound is

• how HIGH or LOW a sound is

• how LOUD or SOFT a sound is

What is the "FEEL" or vibe of a song related to?

• The groove

• The timbre

• The pitch

What is the SPEED of the beat called?

• Groove

• Rhythm

• Tempo

Which musical term is the MOVEMENT of sounds on or off the beat?

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Timbre

The melody of a song is _____________________

• the part you can sing or hum.

• the beat.

• the tempo.

How LOUD or QUIET a sound is considered _______________

• rhythm.

• timbre.

• dynamics.

How can you tell people's voices apart if they are singing the same song?

• Timbre

• Dynamics

• Groove

What is considered the PULSE of a song?

• The beat

• The melody

• The dynamics

Which words are examples of timbre (the color, characteristic or quality of a sound)?

• loud, quiet

• smooth, warm

• high, low

Which instruments are usually responsible for the BEAT?

• Voice

• Saxophone

• Drum set