Understanding Basic Music Terms

What does the term "Pitch" refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• How high or low a sound is

• The pattern of beats

• The volume of the music

Which term describes the pattern of long and short sounds in music?

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

• Harmony

What is the "Beat" in music?

• The main tune of the music

• The steady pulse of the music

• The speed of the music

• The loudness of the music

What does "Tempo" indicate in a musical piece?

• How loud or soft the music is

• How fast or slow the music is

• The main melody

• The harmony of the music

Which term refers to how loud or soft the music is?

• Dynamics

• Pitch

• Rhythm

• Tempo

What is a "Melody" in music?

• A series of musical notes that make up the main tune

• Two or more notes played together

• The speed of the music

• The pattern of beats

What does "Forte" (f) mean in music?

• Soft

• Loud

• Fast

• Slow

What does "Crescendo" mean in music?

• Gradually getting softer

• Gradually getting louder

• Playing notes short and separated

• Singing smoothly and connected

What is "Legato" in music?

• Singing or playing notes short and separated

• Singing smoothly and connected

• Everyone singing the same notes at the same time

• The "Do, Re, Mi" system

What is "Solfege" used for in music?

• To indicate the speed of the music

• To help with singing and sight-reading

• To create a rich sound with two or more notes

• To describe the pattern of beats