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Musical Terminology

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

Which definition best describes 'Theme'?

a)

The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition

b)

A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song

c)

The character, quality or feeling of the sounds that we associate with the music.

d)

A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated

2.

Which definition best describes 'Unity'?

a)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

b)

The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas

c)

The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition

d)

The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song

3.

Which definition best describes 'Sound Effects'?

a)

The changes in volume in music

b)

The lower sounding pitches of the song

c)

A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song

d)

An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece

4.

Which definition best describes Tone Colour?

a)

An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece

b)

The character, quality or feeling of the sounds that we associate with the music.

c)

The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”

d)

A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated

5.

Which definition best describes 'Melody'?

a)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

b)

The set beats of the song

c)

The lower sounding pitches of the song

d)

The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”

6.

Which definition best describes 'Contrast'?

a)

A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song

b)

The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest

c)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

d)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

7.

Which definition best describes 'Dynamics'?

a)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

b)

Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody

c)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

d)

The changes in volume found in music

8.

Which definition best describes 'Tempo'?

a)

The pace or speed of the music

b)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

c)

The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song

d)

The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas

9.

Which definition best describes 'Layers'?

a)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

b)

The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song

c)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

d)

Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody

10.

Which definition best describes 'Time Signature'?

a)

The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest

b)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

c)

An indicator of rhythm following a clef

d)

The pace or speed of the music

11.

Which definition best describes 'Harmony'?

a)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

b)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

c)

The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song

d)

Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody

12.

Which definition best describes 'Tonality'?

a)

An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece

b)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

c)

The lower sounding pitches of the song

d)

The changes in volume found in music

13.

Which definition best describes 'Repetition'?

a)

Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody

b)

The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition

c)

A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated

d)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

14.

Which definition best describes 'Variation'?

a)

An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece

b)

The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”

c)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

d)

The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest

15.

Which definition best describes 'Texture'?

a)

The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song

b)

The changes in volume found in music

c)

The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas

d)

The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition

16.

Which definition best describes 'Bass'?

a)

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key

b)

The lower sounding pitches of the song

c)

The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition

d)

Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody

17.

Which definition best describes 'Rhythm'

a)

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

b)

The pace or speed of the music

c)

A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song

d)

A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated