MUS 101 Quiz

What is the definition of sound according to the MUS 101 lectures?

• Relative highness or lowness of sound

• Vibrations that are transmitted through the air to the eardrum

• Degrees of loudness or softness in music

• Quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another

What is tone color in music?

• Vibrations that are transmitted through the air to the eardrum

• Relative highness or lowness of sound

• Degrees of loudness or softness in music

• Quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another

What does "f" stand for in the chart of dynamics markings?

• Fortissimo

• Forte

• Mezzo-forte

• Piano

Which dynamic marking indicates "very loud"?

• Forte

• Mezzo-forte

• Fortissimo

• Piano

Which voice type is not listed under women's voices in the performing media section?

• Soprano

• Mezzo-soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

Which instrument is not listed under the string category in the performing media section?

• Guitar

• Violin

• Flute

• None of the above

Which instrument is listed under the woodwind category in the performing media section?

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

• Bass drum

• Synthesizer

What is the definition of rhythm according to the MUS 101 lectures?

• The speed of the beat

• Organization of beats into regular groups

• Ordered flow of music through time

• Rhythmic groups set off by bar lines

What does tempo refer to in the context of rhythm?

• The speed of the beat

• Regular, recurrent pulsation that divides music into equal units of time

• Organization of beats into regular groups

• Rhythmic groups set off by bar lines

What is the term for durations of silence in music?

• Melody

• Rest

• Harmony

• Chord