Review of Chapter 3 & 4

Name one of the four properties of rhythm.

Which of these BEST DESCRIBES beat?

• An organization of beats into regular groups

• A regular, recurrent pulsation that divides music into equal units of time

• The rhythm of melody and an essential feature of its personality.

• The flow of music through time

How often do beats occur in music?

• As often as every 1/4 a second

• As seldom as 1 1/2 seconds.

• Both answers would be correct.

• Neither answers are correct.

How are meters organized?

• Measures

• Beats

• Rhythms

• Pitches

Which meter contains 6 beats per measure?

• Duple

• Sextuple

• Septuple

• Quadruple

Which meters are MOST LIKELY to use a combination of duple AND triple meter?

• Quintuple

• Quadruple

• Sextuple

• Duple

(a)   is a note that is emphasized or being played louder than the notes around it.

Which of these tempos means "lively?"

• Vivace

• Largo

• Allegretto

• Prestissimo

Of these tempos, which one is the SLOWEST?

• Presto

• Grave

• Moderato

• Presto

The tempo of (a)   means "walking pace."