Canon A2 Per Tonos: The Physics of Sound

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Canon in music?
A type of musical instrument
A method of recording music
A musical theme played against itself at different times
A genre of classical music
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of the Infinitely Rising Canon?
It is a silent piece
It has a fixed melody
It is played in reverse
It creates the illusion of continuous rising
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Shepherd's Tone create the illusion of rising?
By playing the same note repeatedly
By fading out higher notes and introducing lower notes
By using only high-pitched instruments
By increasing the speed of the music
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is sound from a physics standpoint?
A series of air compressions and rarefactions
A type of light wave
A magnetic force
A static electric field
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is frequency related to musical notes?
Higher frequency means a higher pitch
Frequency only affects volume
Frequency is unrelated to pitch
Higher frequency means a lower pitch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does Bach's music have on the brain?
It creates a sense of anxiety if not focused on
It makes the listener sleepy
It has no effect on the brain
It calms the listener
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Infinitely Rising Canon?
To represent the infinitely rising glory of God or Frederick the Great
To provide background music for meditation
To serve as a lullaby
To be used in dance performances
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