Mock Questions

Which of the following describes the texture of "Bahay Kubo"?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

What is the time signature of a song with four beats per measure?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which of these is a vocal music form characterized by its narrative style and often tells a story?

• Kundiman

• Balitaw

• Harana

• Cantata

Answer explanation

1. Cantata is a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.

What does "tempo" refer to in music?

• Loudness or softness

• Speed of the music

• Melody of the music

• Harmony of the music

Which of the following is a traditional Filipino musical instrument that is a string instrument?

• Kudyapi

• Kulintang

• Dabakan

• Agung

Answer explanation

A composition with two contrasting sections is called:

• Binary form

• Ternary form

• Rondo form

• Sonata form

Which element of music refers to the organization of sounds in time?

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Dynamics

What is the term for a group of notes played together?

• Chord

• Scale

• Interval

• Arpeggio

Which of these is a Filipino folk song that is often sung during courtship?

• Leron Leron Sinta

• Sarimanok

• Pandanggo sa Ilaw

• Ati-Atihan

Which of the following describes a gradual increase in volume?

• Crescendo

• Diminuendo

• Forte

• Piano