Music Theory: Understanding Pitch

What is pitch in music?

• The length of a note

• The volume of a sound

• How high or low a note sounds

• The speed of a song

What determines the pitch of a sound?

• The type of material used

• The speed of vibrations

• The color of the instrument

• The size of the room

What happens to the pitch when vibrations are faster?

• The pitch becomes lower

• The pitch becomes higher

• The pitch stays the same

• The pitch becomes softer

How many definite pitches are there in music?

• 5

• 7

• 15

• 12

Which letters are used to name the seven definite pitches?

• X, Y, Z, A, B, C, D

• P, Q, R, S, T, U, V

• H, I, J, K, L, M, N

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G

What happens to the pitch if you double the frequency of vibrations?

• The pitch becomes softer

• The pitch becomes louder

• The pitch becomes lower

• The pitch becomes higher

What happens to the pitch if you divide the frequency of vibrations by two?

• The pitch becomes softer

• The pitch becomes louder

• The pitch becomes lower

• The pitch becomes higher

What is the relationship between the first A and the second A played in the example?

• The second A has triple the vibrations of the first A

• The second A has half the vibrations of the first A

• The second A has double the vibrations of the first A

• The second A has the same vibrations as the first A

What can you do with pitches in music?

• Use them to change the color of a song

• Use them to create melodies

• Use them to increase the speed of a song

• Use them to make a song longer

What will the next video in the series teach?

• How to sing in tune

• How to play the piano

• How to compose a symphony

• How to write out pitches on paper