Exploring Musical Elements Quiz

What is the musical term for the rate or speed at which a piece is played?

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Melody

• Pitch

You think the music in Soundtrap is too fast. To change the tempo, you'll need to alter the...

• Effects (Fx)

• Beats per minute (bpm)

• Pitch

• Loops

A concert goer describes the singer's voice as "shimmery, like a Disney princess." They are describing the singer's...

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Melody

• Tone color

Which of the following best describes the tone color of a flute?

• • Bright and airy

• • Deep and rich

• • Harsh and metallic

• • Muffled and dull

You're mixing audio tracks for a song at a recording studio. The client wants a section of the song to sound fuller and more complex. Which technique would you use to achieve a thicker texture?

• Remove some instrumental layers to create more space

• Add multiple instrumental layers

• • Use only a solo voice without accompaniment

• • Play all instruments in unison with the same melody

You are editing a music video for a dance performance. The dancers’ movements need to align with the music. Which element should you pay most attention to when matching the steps with the music?

• • The tone color of the instruments

• • The form, to organize the video in sections

• • The rhythm, to sync the movement with the beats

• The harmony of the instruments

What is the term for the structure of a musical composition, such as binary or ternary form?

• Form

• Texture

• Dynamics

• Harmony

You're writing music for a film, and you're focusing on gradually increasing the volume to create the most impact when the scene reaches its climax. Which musical element are you focusing on?

• Melody

• Tempo

• Decrescendo

• Dynamics

You're organizing a songwriting workshop and explaining how songs often tell a story.

Which part of the song typically provides new details or develops the story with each repetition?

• • Verse

• • Chorus

• Bridge

• • Intro/outro

You're organizing a songwriting workshop and explaining how songs often tell a story.

Which part of the song carries the main message and is typically repeated with the same lyrics and melody to make it the most memorable section?

• • Verse

• • Chorus

• Bridge

• Intro/outro