Understanding Pitch Terms in Music

What does 'pitch' literally mean in music?

• The speed of the sound

• The height or depth of a sound

• The volume of the sound

• The duration of the sound

What is a 'conjunct melody'?

• A melody that uses only two notes

• A melody that moves in leaps

• A melody that stays on one note

• A melody that moves in steps

Which term describes a melody that moves in leaps?

• Linear melody

• Static melody

• Disjunct melody

• Conjunct melody

What is a 'drone' in musical terms?

• A repetitive melody

• A long continuous pitch

• A fast-paced rhythm

• A sudden high pitch

What does 'modulation' refer to in music?

• The repetition of a melody

• The change from one key to another

• The volume changes in a piece

• The speed changes in a piece

What is a 'pentatonic scale'?

• A scale with five notes

• A scale with twelve notes

• A scale with eight notes

• A scale with seven notes

Which term describes a pattern of notes that repeats over and over again?

• Modulation

• Cadence

• Arpeggio

• Ostinato

What does 'dissonant' mean in terms of sound quality?

• Unpleasant sounding

• Very soft

• Pleasant sounding

• Very loud

What is a 'chord' in music?

• A specific type of musical scale

• A group of notes played together

• A rapid alternation between two notes

• A single note played repeatedly

What does 'improvisation' mean in a musical context?

• Playing a piece from memory

• Playing a piece without any changes

• Making up music as you play

• Playing in a strict rhythmic pattern