Musical Elements Music 2019

What does the element "duration" refer to in music?

• The relative frequency of sound

• The relative lengths of sounds and silences in music

• The density of sound

• The characteristic quality of sound sources

Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with "duration"?

• Beat and pulse

• Dynamics

• Metre

• Tempo

What are "expressive devices" in music?

• The form and design of music

• The density of sound

• Ways of influencing mood and character of music

• The horizontal arrangement of sound

Which of the following is a concept used to explore "expressive devices"?

• Melodic patterns

• Consonance and dissonance

• Instrumental and vocal techniques

• Repetition, variety, contrast

What does "pitch" refer to in music?

• The density of sound

• The relative frequency of sound

• The form and design of music

• The characteristic quality of sound sources

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical texture?

• Monophony

• Polyphony

• Homophony

• Tonality

What is the "horizontal arrangement of sound" known as?

• Harmony

• Melody

• Tonality

• Timbre

Which concept is associated with "melody"?

• Consonance and dissonance

• Keys and modes

• Melodic patterns

• Instrumentation

What does "harmony" describe in music?

• The form and design of music

• The vertical arrangement of sounds

• The density of sound

• The characteristic quality of sound sources

Which of the following is a concept used to explore "melody"?

• Scale

• Cadence

• Register

• Voicing