Explore Music Vocabulary

What does the term 'melody' mean?

• A rhythm pattern in music.

• A sequence of musical notes perceived as a single entity.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A style of singing without notes.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Find a synonym for 'rhythm'.

• tempo

• beat

• melody

• harmony

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the antonym of 'loud'?

• boisterous

• clamorous

• quiet

• noisy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word 'harmony' in a sentence.

• The choir sang in perfect harmony, creating a beautiful and uplifting sound.

• Their arguments were filled with discord, showing no signs of harmony.

• The orchestra played in disarray, causing confusion among the audience.

• The painting was a chaotic mix of colors, lacking any sense of harmony.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

• during

• before

• later

• after

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'musician'.

• -ian

• -ianic

• -ist

• -ician

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the relationship between 'note' and 'scale'?

• Notes are not related to scales.

• A scale is a single note.

• A scale is a type of note.

• A scale is composed of multiple notes.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does 'tempo' refer to in music?

• Tempo refers to the speed of music.

• Tempo refers to the instruments used in a composition.

• Tempo is the genre of a musical piece.

• Tempo indicates the volume of music.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct word: 'The song was very (catchy/catch)'.

• catcher

• catching

• catches

• catchy

What does the term 'dynamics' mean in music?

• Dynamics refers to the tempo of a piece of music.

• Dynamics indicates the key signature of a composition.

• Dynamics in music refers to the volume of sound, indicating loudness and softness.

• Dynamics is the style or genre of a musical work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4