The Elements of Music

Fill in the blank: Can you think of a musical example that is irregular or _______?

• A) Organized

• B) Unorganized

• C) Harmonious

• D) Melodic

Rhythm is the pattern of 'on' and 'off' states exhibited by any sound as time passes.

• True

• False

What determines the tempo in music?

• Volume

• Pulse frequency

• Pitch

• Rhythm

Music often features rhythmic patterns.

• True

• False

What is the strongest pulse in a meter called?

• Downbeat

• Upbeat

• Backbeat

• Offbeat

How many keys are there in the chromatic pitch set used in European music?

• 7

• 8

• 12

• 15

Which pitch set is represented by all the keys on the piano keyboard?

• Diatonic

• Chromatic

• Harmonic

• Melodic

The chromatic pitch set uses how many of the possible pitches?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

What does the chromatic scale lack that makes it uncomfortable?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Center of gravity

• Rhythm

What are the two types of scales most music is based on?

• A) Major and Minor

• B) Harmonic and Melodic

• C) Chromatic and Pentatonic

• D) Whole and Half