Understanding Sound and Music (1st and 2nd Quarter)

Which of the following is an example of a sound source?

• A sleeping cat

• A ringing bell

• A silent room

• A picture on the wall

What does "timbre" help us do?

• Sing louder

• Tell one sound apart from another

• Play an instrument

• Dance to music

Why does a drum sound different from a flute?

• Because of its size

• Because of its color

• Because of its timbre

• Because of its shape

Which of these has a unique timbre?

• A bird singing

• A car honking

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

If you hear a sound outside and know it's raining, what helped you identify the sound?

• The volume

• The tempo

• The timbre

• The rhythm

Which body part can make sounds by snapping?

• Toes

• Fingers

• Elbows

• Knees

What is the term for the unique quality of a sound?

• Tempo

• Timbre

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

Which of these is NOT a sound source?

• A ringing phone

• A running river

• A sleeping dog

• A singing bird

How can you tell the difference between a piano and a guitar playing the same note?

• By their timbre

• By their size

• By their color

• By their shape

What helps us recognize our friend's voice on the phone?

• The loudness

• The timbre

• The speed

• The pitch