Music Theory Basics

a pattern of sounds in a line

• melody

• rhythm

• harmony

• tone

What is D Minor transposed down a minor 3rd?

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• B Minor

• C Major

• F# Major

• A# Minor

Is this an open score or a closed score?

What is the term for a repeated sequence of sounds in music?

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Tone

Which word describes the highness or lowness of a sound?

• Pitch

• Volume

• Tempo

• Dynamics

Identify the term that refers to the speed of a piece of music.

• Pitch

• Tempo

• Harmony

• Rhythm

What is the term for the combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

Which of the following refers to the loudness or softness of a musical piece?

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Rhythm

What is the term for a single line of music played or sung by one person?

• Solo

• Duet

• Trio

• Quartet

Which term describes the unique quality of a musical sound?

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Rhythm

• Tempo