WorksheetsMusical Terminology
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which definition best describes 'Theme'?
The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition
A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song
The character, quality or feeling of the sounds that we associate with the music.
A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated
Which definition best describes 'Unity'?
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas
The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition
The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song
Which definition best describes 'Sound Effects'?
The changes in volume in music
The lower sounding pitches of the song
A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song
An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece
Which definition best describes Tone Colour?
An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece
The character, quality or feeling of the sounds that we associate with the music.
The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”
A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated
Which definition best describes 'Melody'?
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
The set beats of the song
The lower sounding pitches of the song
The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”
Which definition best describes 'Contrast'?
A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song
The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
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
Which definition best describes 'Dynamics'?
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
Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
The changes in volume found in music
Which definition best describes 'Tempo'?
The pace or speed of the music
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song
The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas
Which definition best describes 'Layers'?
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody
Which definition best describes 'Time Signature'?
The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
An indicator of rhythm following a clef
The pace or speed of the music
Which definition best describes 'Harmony'?
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
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
The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song
Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody
Which definition best describes 'Tonality'?
An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece
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
The lower sounding pitches of the song
The changes in volume found in music
Which definition best describes 'Repetition'?
Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody
The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition
A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
Which definition best describes 'Variation'?
An existing rhythmic or melodic idea that is changed during a piece
The main tune you hear in the song, something “musically satisfying”
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
The difference in musical patterns and compositions to create interest
Which definition best describes 'Texture'?
The different parts of the song that are placed on top of each other to create a cohesive song
The changes in volume found in music
The idea of repetition; using a variety with the same or similar musical ideas
The quality of the combination of different elements in a musical composition
Which definition best describes 'Bass'?
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
The lower sounding pitches of the song
The reoccurring sound/or melody that is present in various parts of the musical composition
Two or more sounds that are heard simultaneously that give context to the melody
Which definition best describes 'Rhythm'
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
The pace or speed of the music
A non-musical sound that is included as a part of a musical composition or song
A section, rhythmic or melodic idea that is repeated
