Music Theory Quiz

What is the pattern of long and short sounds and silences in music called?

• Meter

• Tempo

• Beat

• Rhythm

Which term describes the steady pulse in music that you can tap your foot to?

• Harmony

• Beat

• Pitch

• Dynamics

What does 'tempo' refer to in music?

• The unique sound quality

• The speed of the beat

• The structure of a piece

• The volume of music

How are beats grouped in music?

• By dynamics

• By meter

• By pitch

• By harmony

What is a series of notes played or sung in a sequence that makes up the main tune?

• Scale

• Harmony

• Chord

• Melody

What is created when two or more notes are played or sung at the same time?

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Melody

What term describes how high or low a note sounds?

• Form

• Accent

• Tempo

• Pitch

Which term refers to the volume of music?

• Dynamics

• Timbre

• Texture

• Expression

What does 'piano' (p) mean in music dynamics?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

• Soft

• Loud

What is the unique sound quality of an instrument or voice called?

• Form

• Texture

• Articulation

• Timbre