Music Theory Quiz

What is a conjunct (stepwise) melodic movement?

• Melodic movement that moves by step from one note to the next.

• Melodic movement that moves by leap, skipping notes in between.

• Melodic movement that remains on the same note.

• Melodic movement that alternates between high and low notes.

What does an ascending scalic pattern involve?

• Notes moving downwards

• Notes moving upwards

• Notes played simultaneously

• Notes played randomly

What does a descending scalic pattern involve?

• Notes moving upwards

• Notes moving downwards

• Notes played simultaneously

• Notes played randomly

Which musical term refers to a chord played in a sequence rather than all at once?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Arpeggio

• Scale

Which term is used for a chord where notes are played one after another?

• Scale

• Arpeggio

• Melody

• Harmony

What is a low pitch sound?

• A sound that is perceived as having a low frequency.

• A sound that is perceived as having a high frequency.

• A sound that is perceived as having a medium frequency.

• A sound that is perceived as having no frequency.

What is the term for the distance between the lowest and highest notes that can be sung or played?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Range

• Rhythm

What is a repetition of a motif or longer melodic passage at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice called?

• Harmony

• Sequence

• Scale

• Interval

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

• The similarity between parts or instrument sounds.

• The difference between parts or different instrument sounds.

• The harmony between different musical notes.

• The rhythm of a musical piece.

What is a motif in music?

• A long musical composition

• A short musical idea or pattern

• A type of musical instrument

• A musical scale