Understanding Music and Sound

What is the difference between music and sound?

• Music is organized sound, while sound is a vibration.

• Music is a form of noise.

• Sound is only produced by humans.

• Music has no relation to emotions.

Does all sound have a pitch?

• Yes, all sound has a pitch.

• No, only musical sounds have pitch.

• Only sounds produced by instruments have pitch.

• Pitch is irrelevant to sound.

Is this applicable also to the musical instruments?

• Yes, the size of the instruments determines the pitch.

• No, instruments do not affect pitch.

• Only string instruments have a pitch.

• All instruments produce the same pitch.

What are the four groups of instruments in an orchestra?

• Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion

• Strings, Brass, Electronics, Percussion

• Woodwinds, Brass, Electronics, Percussion

• Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Electronics

What is timbre?

• The quality of sound that makes it unique.

• The speed of sound.

• The volume of sound.

• The rhythm of sound.

What is the primary use of music?

• To express and modulate emotions.

• To create noise.

• To distract people.

• To confuse listeners.

What is pitch?

• The auditory attribute of a sound.

• The volume of a sound.

• The speed of a sound.

• The rhythm of a sound.

What are the properties of tone?

• Pitch, Duration, Intensity, Quality

• Pitch, Volume, Speed, Quality

• Pitch, Rhythm, Intensity, Quality

• Pitch, Duration, Speed, Quality

What are the four groups of instruments in an orchestra?

• woodwinds

• brass

• percussion

• strings

What are the four types of human voice?

• Soprano-highest female voice

• Alto-lowest female voice

• Tenor-highest male voice

• Bass-lowest male voice