The 7 Elements of Music Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 elements of music?

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Texture

• Form

Which element of music refers to how high or low a sound is?

• Pitch

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Form

If a composer wants to change the loudness or softness of a piece, which element of music are they adjusting?

• Timbre/Tone

• Dynamics

• Melody

• Rhythm

A student is analyzing a song and focuses on the sequence of notes that make up the main tune. Which element of music are they studying?

• Melody

• Form

• Harmony

• Rhythm

Which element of music is concerned with the structure or layout of a musical composition?

• Form

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Timbre/Tone

Which element of music refers to the highness or lowness of a sound?

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Timbre

• Form

What does the term "dynamics" describe in music?

• The loudness of a sound

• The duration of a sound

• The structure of the whole piece

• The arrangement of chords

Which element of music is defined as the individual tone quality?

• Timbre

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Harmony

If a student is asked to identify the element of music that deals with the duration of a sound, which element should they choose?

• Rhythm

• Pitch

• Form

• Dynamics

Which element of music is described as the series of horizontal notes or "tune"?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Timbre

• Form