Elements of Music Review

What is pitch in music?

• Pitch is the speed of a song

• Pitch is the rhythm of a piece of music

• Pitch is the highness or lowness of a sound.

• Pitch is the volume of a sound

How is pitch represented in sheet music?

• By the size of the notes

• By the color of the notes

• By the placement of notes on the staff

• By the shape of the notes

What is rhythm in music?

• Pattern of sounds and silences

• Temperature of the music

• Taste of the music

• Color of the music

Avery, Henry, and James are in a band. They are discussing the concept of a time signature. Avery believes it indicates the rhythm of the music by specifying the number of beats in each measure and the type of note that receives one beat. Henry thinks it indicates the key of the music and has no relation to rhythm. James thinks it indicates the volume of the music and has no relation to rhythm. Another friend suggests it indicates the tempo of the music and has no relation to rhythm. Who is correct?

• Avery, who says the time signature indicates the rhythm of the music by specifying the number of beats in each measure and the type of note that receives one beat.

• Henry, who says the time signature indicates the key of the music and has no relation to rhythm.

• James, who says the time signature indicates the volume of the music and has no relation to rhythm.

• The friend, who says the time signature indicates the tempo of the music and has no relation to rhythm.

What is melody in music?

• The background beat in a song

• A type of dance in music

• The volume of the music

• A sequence of notes that creates a pleasing tune

How is a melody different from a harmony?

• Melody is a combination of different notes played simultaneously, while harmony is a sequence of single notes.

• Melody and harmony are the same thing.

• Melody is a sequence of single notes, while harmony is a combination of different notes played simultaneously.

• Melody is only used in instrumental music, while harmony is only used in vocal music.

What is harmony in music?

• The speed of the music

• Combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously

• A type of woodwind instrument

• The volume of the music

How do dynamics affect the overall sound of a musical piece?

• By altering the time signature

• By controlling the volume and intensity of the music.

• By adjusting the tempo

• By changing the key signature

What are the different dynamic markings used in music?

• Piano, Forte, Mezzo piano, Mezzo forte, Fortissimo, Pianissimo, Crescendo, Decrescendo

• Sharp, Flat, Natural, Double Sharp

• Staccato, Legato, Marcato, Tenuto

• Allegro, Adagio, Andante, Largo

In a school concert, Nora, Evelyn, and Lily are performing a musical composition. How can they use dynamics to create contrast in their performance?

• By Nora, Evelyn, and Lily using the same intensity for every instrument they play

• By Nora, Evelyn, and Lily using variations in volume and intensity in their performance

• By Nora, Evelyn, and Lily using only one constant volume throughout their performance

• By Nora, Evelyn, and Lily avoiding any variations in volume and intensity in their performance