Exploring Music Theory Elements

What is the difference between melody and harmony?

• Melody is a single line of notes; harmony is the combination of multiple notes.

• Melody is played on a piano; harmony is played on a guitar.

• Melody is the combination of multiple notes; harmony is a single line of notes.

• Melody refers to the rhythm of music; harmony refers to the tempo.

Define 'form' in music. Give an example.

• An example of musical form is 'verse-chorus form'.

• Musical form refers to the tempo of a piece, such as allegro or adagio.

• An example of musical form is 'sonata form', which includes exposition, development, and recapitulation.

• A musical form is a type of instrument used in orchestras.

What are the basic elements of musical notation?

• Lyrics, harmony, melody, rhythm

• Chords, scales, dynamics, tempo markings

• Staff lines, notes, rests, clefs, time signatures, and key signatures.

• Instruments, genres, styles, performances

Explain the concept of a musical scale.

• A musical scale is an instrument used in orchestras.

• A musical scale is a collection of lyrics for a song.

• A musical scale is a sequence of notes ordered by pitch, forming the basis for melodies and harmonies.

• A musical scale is a method for tuning instruments to a specific frequency.

What is the role of dynamics in music?

• Determine the tempo.

• Indicate the key signature.

• Indicate the volume of sound, influencing expression and emotional impact.

• Refer to the style of music.

Identify the types of musical intervals.

• Diminished Fifth

• Major Ninth

• Perfect Fourth

• Unison, Minor Second, Major Second, Minor Third, Major Third, Perfect Fourth, Augmented Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Minor Sixth, Major Sixth, Minor Seventh, Major Seventh, Octave.

What is a musical chord?

• A musical chord is a single note played alone.

• A musical chord consists of multiple notes played together.

• A musical chord is a type of rhythm.

• A musical chord is a line segment connecting two points on a circle.

Describe the structure of a typical song.

• Songs consist of a single melody repeated.

• A song has a prelude, interlude, and coda.

• A typical song includes an introduction, verses, a chorus, a bridge, and an outro.

• A typical song has only a chorus and a verse.

What does 'tempo' mean in music?

• The volume of music.

• The speed of music.

• The key signature of music.

• The duration of notes in music.

How do you read a treble clef?

• The treble clef indicates that the second line is G, with lines E, G, B, D, F and spaces F, A, C, E.

• The treble clef is read from bottom to top, starting with C.

• The treble clef has lines A, C, E, G, B and spaces D, F, A, C.

• The treble clef indicates that the first line is A.