Musical Devices Quiz

Which of the following is a musical device that involves repeating a short musical phrase?

• Ostinato

• Canon

• Inversion

• Antiphony

What is the term for a musical device that involves the repetition of a motif or phrase at a higher or lower pitch?

• Sequence

• Pedal note

• Ornamentation

• Contrary motion

Which musical device involves the simultaneous performance of two or more versions of a melody?

• Canon

• Augmentation

• Call and response

• Alberti Bass

What is the term for a musical device that involves the use of a sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass?

• Pedal note

• Antiphony

• Improvisation

• Imitation

Which musical device involves the alternation between two groups of musicians or singers?

• Antiphony

• Augmentation

• Sequence

• Ornamentation

What does the term "piano" (p) mean in musical dynamics?

• Loud

• Soft

• Very loud

• Very soft

What does "forte" (f) indicate in musical dynamics?

• Soft

• Very soft

• Loud

• Very loud

What is the meaning of "mezzo-piano" (mp)?

• Half loud

• Very soft

• Half soft

• Very loud

What does "mezzo-forte" (mf) mean?

• Half soft

• Very loud

• Very soft

• Half loud

What does "pianissimo" (pp) indicate?

• Very loud

• Very soft

• Loud

• Soft