Beginning Music Theory

A melody is part of _______________.

• a song

• the suburbs

• wearing baggy clothes

• homeschooling

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the main theme of a melody in music?

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Dynamics

Which term refers to the speed of a piece of music?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Volume

• Tone

In music theory, what does the term 'dynamics' refer to?

• The speed of the music

• The loudness or softness of the music

• The pitch of the music

• The rhythm of the music

What is the term for a series of notes that are perceived as a single entity?

• Chord

• Scale

• Melody

• Harmony

Which of the following is a type of musical scale?

• Major

• Minor

• Flat

• Sharp

What is the term for the highness or lowness of a sound?

• Pitch

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

Which element of music is concerned with the timing of notes and sounds?

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Dynamics

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

• Melody

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

Which of the following is NOT a musical term?

• Allegro

• Piano

• Forte

• Canvas