Musical Elements Quiz

What is melody in music?

• A group of musical notes that form a recognizable and memorable musical tune.

• A type of percussion instrument.

• The rhythm of a song.

• The volume of a musical piece.

What is harmony in music?

• A single musical note played or sung.

• The absence of any musical notes.

• Combination of different musical notes played or sung together

• The rhythm of a musical composition.

What are dynamics in music?

• Changes in pitch and tone.

• Variation in volume and intensity of sound

• Different instruments playing together.

• The speed at which a song is played.

What is tempo in music?

• The speed or pace at which a piece of music is played.

• The length or duration of a piece of music.

• The key or tonality of a piece of music.

• The volume or loudness of a piece of music.

What is timbre in music?

• Pitch of a sound

• Volume of a sound

• Duration of a sound

• Quality or color of a sound

Which musical element refers to the combination of different sounds played together?

• tempo

• harmony

• rhythm

• melody

Which musical element refers to the main tune or theme of a piece of music?

• harmony

• melody

• rhythm

• tempo

Which musical element refers to the loudness or softness of a piece of music?

• tempo

• pitch

• rhythm

• dynamics

Which musical element refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played?

• dynamics

• rhythm

• pitch

• tempo

Which musical element refers to the unique sound of a voice or instrument?

• timbre

• volume

• rhythm

• pitch