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Music Composition

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is notation used for in music composition?
a)
To experiment with different rhythms
b)
To write down musical ideas
c)
To create complex sounds
d)
To refine the music
2.
How has technology impacted music composition?
a)
Technology has had no impact on music composition
b)
Composers now have access to software that allows them to create complex sounds and effects with ease
c)
Composers are limited by the number of musicians they have available to them
d)
Composers can only use traditional orchestral instruments
3.
What is the purpose of experimentation in music composition?
a)
To add layers to the music
b)
To create a final score
c)
To refine the music
d)
To find the perfect balance of notes and rhythms
4.
What is the final step in music composition?
a)
Creating a final score
b)
Adding layers to the music
c)
Refining the music
d)
Creating a melody
5.
What is a composer?
a)
Someone who performs music
b)
Someone who teaches music
c)
Someone who writes music
d)
Someone who listens to music
6.
What is the purpose of a rhythm section in music composition?
a)
To give the music a strong beat
b)
To refine the music
c)
To create a melody
d)
To add layers to the music
7.
What is the purpose of adding harmony or counterpoint to a melody?
a)
To experiment with different rhythms
b)
To create a rhythm section
c)
To refine the music
d)
To add complexity to the music
8.
What is the purpose of virtual instruments in music composition?
a)
To create a wide range of sounds
b)
To refine the music
c)
To limit the number of musicians needed
d)
To create a melody
9.
What is the difference between a classical symphony and a modern pop song?
a)
The complexity of the music
b)
The length of the music
c)
The number of instruments used
d)
The style of music
10.
What is the purpose of sheet music in music composition?
a)
To create complex sounds
b)
To refine the music
c)
To write down musical ideas
d)
To experiment with different rhythms
11.
What is the purpose of a melody in music composition?
a)
To refine the music
b)
To add complexity to the music
c)
To create a rhythm section
d)
To create the main theme of the music
12.
What is the purpose of a symphony in music composition?
a)
To create a complex piece of music for an orchestra
b)
To create a simple piece of music for a solo performer
c)
To create a rhythm section
d)
To refine the music
13.
What is the purpose of a final score in music composition?
a)
To refine the music
b)
To add complexity to the music
c)
To create a melody
d)
To include all of the notation and instructions needed for performers to play the music exactly as it was intended
14.
What is the purpose of a software in music composition?
a)
To create complex sounds and effects with ease
b)
To create a melody
c)
To refine the music
d)
To limit the number of musicians needed