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Music Terms

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes a "dynamic" in music?

a)

How loud or soft a piece of music is.

b)

How fast or slow a piece of music is.

c)

A change in the tempo of a piece of music.

d)

How high a soprano singer can sing.

2.

Which of the following best describes a "melody" in music?

a)

The main line in a piece of music.

b)

A type of tempo marking.

c)

A type of texture in music.

d)

The second staff in a piece of music.

3.

Which of the following best describes "harmony" in music?

a)

A musician who always centers around middle C.

b)

A staff in music that is specific for the trumpets.

c)

A vocal technique for singing staccato notes.

d)

A second part in a piece of music, performed along with the main tune.

4.

Which of the following best describes "tone color" in music?

a)

The specific color or attire given to musicians for a musical event or performance.

b)

The different colors of different categories of instruments.

c)

The quality of a musical sound given from certain instruments or combinations of instruments.

d)

The number of strings on a stringed instrument and their order.

5.

Which of the following best describes "form" in music?

a)

The order of the different parts of a piece of music.

b)

The number of instruments that are a part of a performance.

c)

Going back and playing from the beginning of a piece.

d)

A document that is completed by musicians for a performance.

6.

Which of the following best describes "tempo" in music?

a)

The volume of a piece of music.

b)

The speed of a piece of music.

c)

How crisp a piece of music is.

d)

How precise a piece of music is.

7.

Which of the following best describes "articulation" in music?

a)

How crisp a piece of music should be performed.

b)

How loud or soft a piece of music should be performed.

c)

The tempo at which a piece of music should be performed.

d)

How precise a piece of music should be performed.

8.

Which of the following best describes "pitch" in music?

a)

An articulation meaning to place a strong emphasis on a certain note.

b)

A vocal technique for throwing notes around.

c)

How high or note a note would be performed within a range of sound.

d)

The way different musicians carry their instruments.