HSC Concepts of music (overall quiz)

What is the purpose of a time signature in music?

• To indicate the speed of the music

• To group beats into duple, triple, or quadruple

• To divide the beat into even or odd divisions

• To create a regular pulse

Which term refers to the speed of a musical piece?

• Duration

• Metre

• Tempo

• Beat

What is the difference between a definite beat and an indefinite beat?

• Definite beat is strong, while indefinite beat is weak

• Definite beat is weak, while indefinite beat is strong

• Definite beat is regular, while indefinite beat is irregular

• Definite beat is irregular, while indefinite beat is regular

What does rhythm in music refer to?

• How the composer divides the beat

• The notation used in the music

• The complexity of the rhythm

• The absence of metre

Which of the following is an example of a rhythmic device?

• Ostinato

• Melodic contour

• Harmonic rhythm

• Tone colour

What is the term for how notes move in a melody?

• Melodic contour

• Pitch

• Register

• Melodic arrangement

What is the range of a melody referred to as?

• High vs Low

• Definite and indefinite pitch

• Melodic arrangement

• Melodic contour

What is the term for a repeated melodic or rhythmic pattern?

• Ostinato

• Imitation

• Riff

• Accents

What is the term for a melody that repeats?

• Repetition

• Ostinato

• Imitation

• Riff

What is the term for a change in key in music?

• Modulation

• Cadence

• Tonality

• Pitch