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The Elements of Music (Pitch &Timbre)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which element of music refers to the sound quality of an instrument or voice?

a)

Texture

b)

Articulation

c)

Timbre

d)

Tempo

2.

Which element of music uses the term high and low?

a)

Pitch

b)

Texture

c)

Dynamics

d)

Duration

3.

Define timbre.

a)

The volume of music

b)

The sound quality of a voice or instrument

c)

How many people are playing different parts

d)

Major or minor

4.

What two words can be used to describe pitch?

a)

Fast or slow

b)

High or low

c)

Thick or thin

d)

Long or short

5.

True or False... Timbre is the pitch of a sound.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False... The timbre of a voice or an instrument is what makes it sound unique.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False... Timbre describes the loudness of a sound.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False... Timbre is the tone or quality of a sound.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What pitch is lower?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

10.

Which of these is NOT a timbre adjective?

a)

Brassy

b)

Upbeat

c)

Mellow

d)

Thin

11.
In the string family, what instrument can play the lowest pitch?
a)
Violin
b)
Cello
c)
Viola
d)
Double Bass
12.
Which instrument has the highest pitch?
a)
Oboe
b)
Flute
c)
Bassoon
d)
Clarinet
13.

What pitch is higher?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

14.

Which word does NOT describe timbre?

a)

Brassy

b)

Silky

c)

Pitch

d)

Warm

15.

Select all answers that describe Timbre.

a)

Bright

b)

Buzzy

c)

Light

d)

Strident