Music Elements Review

What is the term used to describe the speed of the beat in music?

• Harmony

• Timbre

• Tempo

• Dynamics

Which musical element refers to the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Texture

• Timbre

What does the term 'melody' refer to in music?

• A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying

• The loudness or softness of a piece

• The speed of the beat

• The quality of sound that distinguishes different voices or instruments

What is 'form' in music?

• The structure or design of a piece of music

• The combination of different musical notes

• The background accompaniment for the main melody

• The speed at which a piece of music is played

Which term describes the characteristic sound of an instrument or voice, which is affected by the materials, shape, and construction of the instrument?

• Dynamics

• Texture

• Timbre

• Harmony

What does 'texture' in music refer to?

• The speed of the beat

• The loudness or softness of a piece

• The way in which melody, harmony, and rhythm are combined in a composition

• The structure or design of a piece of music

What does 'dynamics' in music refer to?

• The combination of different sounds

• The characteristic sound of an instrument

• The structure of a musical composition

• The volume of a piece, ranging from soft to loud

Which of the following best describes a melody that moves by small intervals in a connected manner?

• Disjunct melody

• Conjunct melody

• Harmonic melody

• Rhythmic melody

In music, a 'chord' is most closely related to which of the following elements?

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Harmony

• Texture

Which musical element can change the mood of a piece without altering the melody?

• Form

• Timbre

• Dynamics

• Texture