7th and 8th Grade Choir Assessment

What are the four voice parts in choral music?

• Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

• Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Tenor, Bass

• Soprano, Alto, Baritone, Bass

• Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Tenor 2

Which term refers to the speed of a musical piece?

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Pitch

• Rhythm

What does the top number tell us in a time signature?

• The number of beats in each measure

• The note value representing a beat

• The number of measures in a piece

• The number of beats in a minute

What does the bottom number tell us in a time signature?

• The number of beats in each measure

• The note value representing a beat

• The number of measures in a piece

• The duration of a whole note

What is a key change in music?

• Changing the speed of the piece

• Changing the volume of the piece

• Changing the tonal center of the piece

• Changing the time signature of the piece

What does "mp" indicate in music notation?

• Very soft

• Soft

• Medium soft

• Moderately loud

What does "f" indicate in music notation?

• Very soft

• Soft

• Medium soft

• Loud

What term refers to the volume of a musical piece?

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Rhythm

Which term refers to the speed of a musical piece?

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Rhythm

What term refers to the highness or lowness of a sound?

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Rhythm