KS3 Elements of Music Quiz

What does 'pitch' refer to in music?

• The volume of the music

• The texture of the music

• How high or low a sound is

• The speed of the music

Which term describes the speed or pace of music?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Timbre

• Dynamics

What does 'fortissimo' mean in terms of dynamics?

• Soft

• Very soft

• Moderately loud

• Very loud

Which term is used to describe a gradual increase in volume?

• Staccato

• Legato

• Crescendo

• Diminuendo

What is the duration of a semibreve?

• 8 beats

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

What does 'legato' mean in terms of articulation?

• Softly

• Loudly

• Smoothly

• Detached

Which musical texture contains one melody with no harmonies?

• Heterophonic

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

What does 'timbre' describe in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• The sounds and/or instruments heard

• The character or key centre

What is the character or key centre of a piece of music called?

• Texture

• Dynamics

• Tonality

• Timbre

Which tempo marking indicates a very quick pace?

• Adagio

• Presto

• Andante

• Largo