Diagnostic Test (Elements of Music & Music Theory)

Which term refers to the loudness or softness of sound in music?

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

• Harmony

The speed of the beat in a piece of music is called:

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Texture

Which of the following is an example of a melodic instrument?

• Snare drum

• Trumpet

• Bass drum

• Tambourine

What does the symbol ♯ indicate in music notation?

• Lower the pitch by a half step

• Raise the pitch by a half step

• Repeat the note

• Hold the note longer

Which element of music refers to the way sounds are layered in a piece?

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

• Timbre

In 4/4 time signature, the top number indicates:

• How many beats per bar

• Which note gets the beat

• The speed of the music

• The scale used

Which of these terms means 'gradually getting louder'?

• Diminuendo

• Crescendo

• Allegro

• Adagio

Harmony in music refers to:

• The main tune of the song

• Two or more notes played together

• The speed of the piece

• The arrangement of instruments

Which family does the clarinet belong to?

• Brass

• Strings

• Woodwind

• Percussion

Which of these is the correct order of musical pitch from low to high?

• Bass - Tenor - Alto - Soprano

• Tenor - Bass - Alto - Soprano

• Soprano - Alto - Tenor - Bass

• Alto - Soprano - Bass - Tenor