A&H - Section 1

What are the two primary reasons why elements of music are essential?

• For dancing and singing

• For performing and analyzing music, and composing music

• For drawing and painting

• For cooking and baking

Which element of music refers to the speed of the pulse?

• Timbre

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Harmony

What does the element 'Timbre' refer to in music?

• The speed of the pulse

• The tone of a musical note

• The length of a note

• The beat of the music

What is rhythm in music?

• The speed of the music

• The underlying pulse of music

• The melody of the music

• The harmony of the music

What is the basic unit of time in music called?

• Note

• Scale

• Beat

• Chord

What does the pulse in music refer to?

• The melody of the song

• The strong accented beats

• The lyrics of the song

• The speed of the music

What is pitch in music?

• The speed of the music

• The loudness of the music

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The rhythm of the music

What does a high-pitched sound resemble?

• A deep drum beat

• A shriek whistle

• A soft piano note

• A low rumble

What is a melody in music?

• A single note played repeatedly

• A sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

• A type of musical instrument

• A loud sound in a song

Which of the following is an example of a familiar melody?

• Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

• The sound of a shark in Jaws

• Happy Birthday

• A barbershop quartet