Q4-MAPEC Review

1.      It is a short, constantly repeated rhythmic pattern. An ostinato can also be verbal or textural in nature.

• a.      ostinato

• b.      melodic ostinato

• c.       rhythmic ostinato

2. 2.      These are melodies sung repeatedly.

• 2. a.      thick texture

• 2. b.      partner songs

• c.       round song

2. 3. Which variation of tempo that is usually associated with a feeling of energy, happiness, and excitement?

• 2. a.      fast tempo

• 2. b.      slow tempo

• c.       largo

2. 4. What is the symbol for piano when placed on selected musical lines tell that you have to decrease the volume?

• 2. a.      pp

• 2. b.      f

• c.       p

2. 5. Which musical term used to indicate the loudness in a composition?

• 2. a.      dynamics

• 2. b.      forte

• c.       piano

2. 6. What is the use of dynamics in a song?

• 2. a.      Dynamics will tell how loud or soft a music is.

• 2. b.      Dynamics is used to tell the melody in a musical piece.

• c.       Dynamics will tell the pitches of a song.

2. 7. The texture of melody sung without accompaniment.

• 2. a.      thin texture

• 2. b.      thick texture

• c.       descant

2. 8. What does texture in music mean?

• 2. a.      Texture in music is the melody accompanied by instruments.

• 2. b.      Texture in music is singing/playing multiple melodic lines.

• c.       Texture is the layering of sounds heard at once.

2. 9. What is meant by tempo in music?

• 2. a.      Tempo is the rate of speed of a musical piece.

• 2. b.      Tempo describes how loud or how quiet the music is.

• c.       Tempo is the interpretation of a song.

2. 10. It means very slowly and solemn movement

• 2. a.      largo

• 2. b.      presto

• c.       descant