Music Theory Quiz

Which of the following is a quality of tones related to frequency?

• Pitch

• Timbre

• Duration

• Amplitude

What term describes a melody that moves in stepwise motion?

• Disjunct

• Conjunct

• Angular

• Ascending

Which of the following is a type of meter that is not based on regular time signatures?

• Duple simple

• Triple compound

• Unmetered

• Asymmetric

Which tempo marking indicates a fast speed?

• Adagio

• Allegretto

• Moderato

• Presto

What is the term for a harmony that involves tension and lack of agreement?

• Consonance

• Dissonance

• Triad

• Tonic

What dynamic marking indicates a very soft volume in music?

• Forte (f)

• Mezzo piano (mp)

• Pianissimo (pp)

• Fortissimo (ff)

Which of the following describes a musical texture with a single melody line?

• Polyphony

• Monophony

• Counterpoint

• Imitation

What is the form called that follows an A B A structure?

• Binary

• Ternary

• Rondo

• Strophic

In text treatment, what term is used for music with many notes per syllable?

• Syllabic

• Neumatic

• Melismatic

• Monophonic

What term is used to describe the speed of the beat in a piece of music?

• Tempo

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Melody