SGM 2- Music Skills and Concepts Assessment

Which of the following musical terms refers to the speed of the beat in a piece of music? (10 pts)

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Harmony

• Melody

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the time signature of a piece of music that has four beats per measure, with each beat being a quarter note. (10pts)

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 2/4

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the term for gradually getting louder in music? (10pts)

• Decrescendo

• Crescendo

• Staccato

• Legato

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a method used to identify the key of a piece of music? (10pts)

• Counting beats

• Analyzing the key signature

• Identifying the tempo

• Listening for dynamics

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the term for the distance between two pitches? (10 pts)

• Interval

• Scale

• Chord

• Octave

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following describes a piece of music written in a minor key? (10 pts)

• Generally has a happy and bright sound

• Often has a sad or somber tone

• Is always played at a fast tempo

• Uses only whole notes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the term for a series of notes played in ascending or descending order? (10 pts)

• Chord

• Scale

• Interval

• Harmony

Which of the following terms refers to the volume level in a piece of music? (10 pts)

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Melody

• Rhythm

What is the term for a musical composition's main theme or tune? (10 pts)

• Harmony

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Tempo

How can the understanding of musical terminology and concepts enhance your ability to interpret and perform a new piece of music, and what specific strategies will you use to apply these skills when encountering unfamiliar styles and rhythms? (10 pts)

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