Elements of Music Slides

What is the definition of consonance in music?

• Uncomfortable/clashing intervals/harmony that create tension and demand resolution

• Pleasant sounding intervals/harmony that are comfortable and stable

• Neither inherently good nor bad; a mix of both

• A type of musical scale

What is the definition of dissonance in music?

• Pleasant sounding intervals/harmony that are comfortable and stable

• A type of musical scale

• Uncomfortable/clashing intervals/harmony that create tension and demand resolution

• Neither inherently good nor bad; a mix of both

Which of the following statements is true about consonance and dissonance?

• Consonance is inherently good, and dissonance is inherently bad.

• Dissonance is inherently good, and consonance is inherently bad.

• Neither consonance nor dissonance are inherently good or bad; you want a mix of both for an interesting harmony.

• Both consonance and dissonance are inherently bad.

What does the term "Texture" refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• How layers of sound within the music interact

• The genre of the music

What is Monophony in music?

• Multiple lines of music of equal importance

• One line of music (different octaves don’t matter)

• One MAIN line of music and accompanying chords

• A type of musical instrument

What is Homophony in music?

• Multiple lines of music of equal importance

• One line of music (different octaves don’t matter)

• One MAIN line of music and accompanying chords

• A type of musical instrument

What is Polyphony in music?

• Multiple lines of music of equal importance

• One line of music (different octaves don’t matter)

• One MAIN line of music and accompanying chords

• A type of musical instrument

What does "Dynamics" refer to in music?

• The speed of a note

• The pitch of a note

• How loud or soft a note is

• The duration of a note

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dynamics in music?

• Can change within a pitch

• Can change between parts

• Is static and unchanging

• Refers to how loud or soft a note is

What does "ff" stand for in musical dynamics?

• Forte

• Fortissimo

• Mezzo Forte

• Piano