Music Elements Quiz

Which of the following best describes dynamics in music?

• The speed of the music

• The loudness or softness of the music

• The type of instruments used

• The main tune of the song

What does rhythm refer to in music?

• The order of notes in a melody

• The pattern of sounds and silences in time

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

Which term describes the overall structure of a piece of music?

• Dynamics

• Melody

• Form

• Tempo

What is a melody?

• A combination of notes played at the same time

• The main tune or theme of a piece of music

• The loudness of a piece

• The speed at which music is played

Which term refers to the variety of instruments used in a piece?

• Harmony

• Instrumentation

• Melody

• Rhythm

What does tempo indicate in music?

• The harmony of the piece

• The type of instruments used

• The speed at which the music is played

• The loudness of the music

What is harmony?

• The main tune of a song

• The combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously

• The speed of the music

• The rhythm of the music

Which of the following note durations is the longest?

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Whole note

• Eighth note

What is the definition of binary form?

• A musical structure with three distinct sections

• A musical structure with two contrasting sections

• A type of melody

• A pattern of rhythms

What is ternary form?

• A musical structure with two contrasting sections

• A structure with a repeated section (A-B-A)

• A form that only uses one section

• A type of dynamics