MUS 108 Review Quiz 2/14/24

What are the three primary components of a sound object?

• Melody, Harmony, Rhythm

• Frequency, Amplitude, Shape

• Amplitude, Frequency, Time

• Pitch, Rhythm, Duration

Which of the following are NOT a component of Pierre Shaeffer’s

three part method for composers?

• Dynamic Plan

• Rhythmic Plan

• Melodic Plan

• Harmonic Plan

True or False: The pinna converts vibrations from sound

into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain

• True

• False

What is the 4th harmonic over a fundamental frequency of 200Hz?

• 200Hz

• 400Hz

• 800Hz

• 2,000Hz

What is the effect of increasing the amplitude of a sound wave?

• The sound becomes louder

• The pitch of the sound increases

• The sound becomes softer

• The duration of the sound increases

Which term describes the quality of sound that allows us to distinguish between different musical instruments playing the same note?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Timbre

• Harmony

Who is the inventor of the Telharmonium?

• Elisha Gray

• Léon Theremin

• Robert Moog

• Thaddeus Cahill

• William Duddell

How does the Telharmonium work?

• It uses steam-powered whistles to create music.
• It operates by converting air pressure into sound waves.
• It produces sounds using rotating electromagnetic generators and transmitting electrical signals via telephone lines.
• It relies on solar panels to generate musical tones.

Which of the following frequencies fall within the range of human hearing?

• 200KHz

• 350Hz

• 10Hz

• 18,000Hz

• 1KHz

What piece of equipment is shown in this photo?

• Synthesizer

• Spectrogram

• Waveform Display

• Sound Pressure Meter

• Oscilloscope