HPM Vocab Exam #1

What is an acronym in the context of music?

• A type of musical genre

• A word formed from the first letters of several words

• A rhythmic pattern in jazz music

• A type of instrument used in recording

Which of the following is an example of a music genre?

• Radio

• Grammy Awards

• Jazz

• Phonograph

The Grammy Awards are given to artists for:

• Record-breaking ticket sales

• Outstanding achievements in the music industry

• Writing influential music theory books

• Selling the most albums in a year

​ (a)   is described as creating a musical composition on the spot, by yourself or while playing with others is a key feature of ​ (b)  

• Pop

• Jazz
• Tin Pan Alley

• Improvisation
• Phonograph
• Opera

What is syncopation in music?

• making part or all of a tune or piece of music off-beat

• A type of musical genre

• recording concerts and selling "live" albums

• A type of instrument used in recording

In music, call-and-response refers to:

• A conversation between two vocalists or instruments

• The act of recording live music

• The process of broadcasting music on the radio

• A music genre from the 1920s

A chord progression refers to:

• A sequence of different chords played in a particular order

• A rhythmic technique used in jazz

• A style of playing the piano

• The structure of a verse in a song

The phonograph was an early device used for:

• Playing live music

• Recording and playing sound

• Transmitting radio signals

• Improving stage acoustics

Which technological development allowed record labels to produce better-sounding music, making records more appealing to the public?

• Digital sampling

• Mixing tracks using software

• Live performances
• Electrical recording

RPM stands for:

• Real Play Mode

• Revolutions Per Minute

• Recording Playback Mechanism

• Rhythm Per Measure