Music terminology initial assessment Quiz

What does "dynamics" refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume levels throughout a piece

• The key signature

• The type of instruments used

Which term describes the quality or color of a sound?

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Timbre

• Harmony

What is "instrumentation" in a musical composition?

• The selection and combination of instruments used

• The speed at which a piece is played

• The lyrics of a song

• The chord progression

In music, what does "tempo" refer to?

• The volume

• The speed of the beat

• The melody line

• The type of instruments used

What is the purpose of "arrangement" in a musical piece?

• To decide the tempo of the piece

• To structure and organize the various elements in a composition

• To determine the key signature

• To select the instruments used

Which term refers to the structure of a musical composition?

• Form

• Timbre

• Dynamics

• Texture

What does "harmony" refer to in music?

• The sequence of notes played one after another

• The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes

In music, what does "texture" describe?

• The speed of the music

• The way different layers of sound interact

• The type of instruments used

• The key signature

Which term describes the organization of time in music, often using beats and measures?

• Melody

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

• Timbre

What does "melody" refer to in a piece of music?

• The underlying chord progression

• The main sequence of notes that is most recognizable

• The texture of the music

• The dynamics used