3QT Music Review

What is a musical instrument?

• a tool for drawing
• a type of toy
• an object used in music
• a piece of furniture

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument?

• guitar
• chair
• piano
• violin

How is sound produced in a wind instrument like a flute?

• by plucking strings
• by blowing air
• by striking keys
• by hitting with mallets

What is timbre in music?

• the speed of the music
• the quality of a sound
• the volume of the music
• the number of beats

If you hear a deep, rich sound from a musical instrument, what term describes its timbre?

• sharp
• warm
• bright
• soft

What does the term “forte” mean in music?

• slow
• soft
• loud
• smooth

If the music becomes gradually softer, what term is used?

• crescendo
• allegro
• diminuendo
• presto

What word describes playing music very softly?

• forte
• mezzo
• pianissimo
• fortissimo

How do musicians keep track of the beat in music?

• by counting numbers
• by tapping their foot
• by clapping hands
• by singing loudly

If a piece of music has a slow tempo, how should you play the beat?

• quickly
• softly
• steadily
• slowly