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Musical Composition Elements

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 6hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a short melodic or rhythmic musical idea. They have distinct melodic, pitch, or rhythmic patterns. It is used throughout a piece of music as a unifying element.

a)

Motif

b)

Theme

c)

Ostinato

d)

Sequence

2.

a longer musical idea, typically several measures. It may contain one or several phrases

a)

Repetition

b)

Motif

c)

Theme

d)

Sequence

3.

takes place when a motive or theme is repeated exactly the way it was the first time it occurred, on the same note

a)

Repetition

b)

Imitation

c)

Sequence

d)

Retrograde

4.

occurs when a motive is repeated immediately on a different note, usually a 2nd or 3rd higher or lower

a)

Sequence

b)

Imitation

c)

Repetition

d)

Motif

5.

occurs when a motive is repeated immediately in another voice, such as in the bass clef following a statement of the motive in the treble clef, or by a different instrument.

a)

Sequence

b)

Motif

c)

Repetition

d)

Imitation

6.

refers to the rise and fall by pitch

a)

Conjunct motion

b)

Disjunct motion

c)

Ostinato

d)

Contour

7.

occurs when only a portion of the motive appears.

a)

Ostinato

b)

Theme

c)

Fragmentation

d)

Sequencing

8.

a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm

a)

Ostinato

b)

Imitation

c)

Sequencing

d)

Motif

9.

when a melody moves in a stepwise manner

a)

Conjunct motion

b)

Parallel motion

c)

Disjunct motion

d)

Contrary motion

10.

when the notes form intervals larger than a second

a)

Conjunct motion

b)

Disjunct motion

c)

Parallel motion

d)

Oblique motion

11.

same melody but the duration of the notes are longer by the same ratio

a)

Diminution

b)

Augmentation

c)

Sustained chords

d)

Modulation

12.

same melody but the duration of the notes are shorter by the same ratio

a)

Diminution

b)

Augmentation

c)

Fragmentation

d)

Modulation

13.

the process of changing from one key to another

a)

Fragmentation

b)

Modulation

c)

Transposition

d)

Ornamentation

14.

a theme that is written backwards, that is, the last note becomes the first, and the first becomes last

a)

Inversion

b)

Retrograde

c)

Sequencing

d)

Contrary motion

15.

the intervals of a melody are turned upside down

a)

Inversion

b)

Counterpoint

c)

Retrograde

d)

Motif

16.

the process of presenting the melody in a key other than the original. It differs from sequence because the intervals keep the same qualities as in the original

a)

Modulation

b)

Fragmentation

c)

Ornamentation

d)

Transposition

17.

When a note or portion of a melody is placed in a different octave

a)

Transposition

b)

Octave displacement

c)

Fragmentation

d)

Sequencing

18.

a contrasting melody which can stand on its own but also complements the theme or original melody. It may occur at the same time as the theme, may follow it, or may begin part way through the theme

a)

Couterpoint

b)

Countermelody

c)

Pedal Point

d)

Alberti bass

19.

Another name for a question phrase

a)

Antecedent

b)

Consequent

20.

Another name for answer phrase

a)

Antecedent

b)

Consequent

21.

is the process of developing a theme by changing it in various ways

a)

Variations

b)

Thematic Transformation

c)

Motivic transformation

d)

Modulation

22.

kind of broken chord or arpeggiated accompaniment, where the notes of the chord are presented in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest.

a)

Alberti bass

b)

Ornamentation

c)

Chordal texture

d)

Ostinato

23.

Types of contour:

a)

Ascending

b)

Descending

c)

Repeated

d)

Angular

24.

Two musical phrases moving in the same direction, by the same interval:

a)

Parallel motion

b)

Oblique motion

c)

Contrary motion

d)

Similar motion

25.

progression of two voices moving in opposite directions.

a)

Parallel motion

b)

Contrary motion

c)

Oblique motion

d)

Similar motion

26.

occurs when one voice stays the same and the other voice moves up or down by step or leap.

a)

Contrary motion

b)

Parallel motion

c)

Oblique motion

d)

Similar motion

27.

occurs when two melodies move in the same direction by different intervals:

a)

Parallel motion

b)

Contrary motion

c)

Oblique motion

d)

Similar motion

28.

a note that is held through changing harmonies, starting as a chord tone before becoming a non-chord tone.

a)

Pedal point

b)

Counterpoint

c)

Chordal texture

d)

Contrapuntal texture

29.

a compositional technique in which two or more melodic lines (or "voices") complement one another but act independently.

a)

Pedal Point

b)

Counterpoint

c)

Alberti bass

d)

Polyphony

30.

a technically brilliant, sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a section.

a)

Cadenza

b)

Inversion

c)

Retrograde

d)

Register

31.

two or more voices play the same tune starting at different times.

a)

Canon

b)

Rondo

c)

Fugue

d)

Invention

32.

A note held for the duration of multiple measures:

a)

Drone

b)

Cadenza

c)

Retrograde

d)

Inverted sequence

33.

a primary part is supported by one or more additional strands that provide the harmony.

a)

Homophony

b)

Monophony

c)

Polyphony

d)

Heterophony

34.

consisting of a melody, typically sung by a single singer or played by a single instrument player without accompanying harmony or chords.

a)

Monophony

b)

Homophony

c)

Heterophony

d)

Antiphony

35.

the simultaneous performance of different versions of the same melody by different voices or instruments.

a)

Monophony

b)

Homophony

c)

Heterophony

d)

Polyphony

36.

the style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other.

a)

Polyphony

b)

Heterophony

c)

Homophony

d)

Monophony

37.

performed by two choirs in interaction, often singing alternate musical phrases.

a)

Polyphony

b)

Antiphony

c)

Counterpoint

d)

Heterophony

38.

In monophonic texture, melodies can be sung/played in unison at different octaves.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

added notes are placed within the motive

a)

Extension

b)

Internal Expansion

c)

Motivic transformation

d)

Thematic transformation

40.

created by adding to the motive

a)

Internal Expansion

b)

Extension

c)

Inversion

d)

Retrograde

41.

Sonata-Allegro Form contains:

a)

Rondo

b)

Closing themes

c)

Coda

d)

Cadenza

42.

Common texture used in Counterpoint:

a)

Polyphony

b)

Antiphony

c)

Contrapuntal

d)

Chordal

43.

Which of the following elements are NOT included

a)

Antecedent

b)

Consequent

c)

Phrase Elision

d)

Monophony

44.

The following is an example of:

a)

Trill

b)

Turn

c)

Mordent

d)

Tremelo

45.

The following is an example of:

a)

Arpeggio

b)

Mordent

c)

Apoggiatura

d)

Acciacctura

46.

The Downbeat is an example of:

a)

Acciacctura

b)

Appoggiatura

c)

Arpeggio

d)

Grace note

47.

What relationship do measures 2 and 3 share?

a)

Imitation

b)

Repetition

c)

Sequences

d)

Ostinatos

48.

In the last measure, which device is used?

a)

Extension

b)

Sequencing

c)

Repetition

d)

Retrograde

49.

The following is known as:

a)

Retrograde

b)

Inversion

c)

Retrograde-Inversion

d)

Sequencing

50.

Which of the following types of contour is shown?

a)

Arch

b)

Ascending

c)

Descending

d)

Inverted Arch

51.

The type is motion is called...

a)

Oblique

b)

Similar

c)

Contrary

d)

Parallel

52.

Which of the following textures is this excerpt?

a)

Homophony

b)

Monophony

c)

Heterophony

d)

Polyphony

53.

The following texture can be described as...

a)

Polyphonic

b)

Monophonic

c)

Homophonic

d)

Heterophonic

54.

The following texture can be described as...

a)

Monophonic

b)

Homophonic

c)

Polyphonic

d)

Heterophonic

55.

This excerpt can be identified as...

a)

Canon

b)

Rondo

c)

Counterpoint

d)

Homophonic

56.

Example 2 differs because...

a)

Material is added to the motive

b)

Motivic transformation takes place in Phrase Groups

c)

The second line is an example of Phrase Elision

d)

In the second example, B acts as a consequent of A

57.

AAA

a)

Strophic Form

b)

Rondo Form

c)

Sonata-Allegro Form

d)

Theme and Variations

58.

ABCBA

a)

Strophic Form

b)

Binary Form

c)

Ternary Form

d)

Arch Form

59.

Select all that apply: The tonic moves to the dominant key in:

a)

Strophic Form

b)

Binary Form

c)

Ternary Form

d)

Sonata-Allegro Form

60.

How many themes are there usually in the Exposition of Sonata-Allegro Form?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

61.

The Second Theme in the Exposition of the Sonata-Allegro Form usually modulates to which two scale degrees?

a)

i

b)

III

c)

V

d)

VI

62.

How does the Exposition differ from the Recapitulation?

a)

In the Exposition, the material of the motive does not modulate.

b)

In the Exposition, the material of the motive modulations to a close key.

c)

In the Recap, the material of the motive stays in the tonic

d)

In the Recap, the material of the motive is usually modulated when entering the coda

63.

Which element is used here?

a)

Pedal Point

b)

Drone

c)

Doubling

d)

Octave Displacement

64.

Which device is used starting at line 2, compared to measure 2.

a)

Ornamentation

b)

Ostinatos

c)

Fragmentation

d)

Transposition

65.

In Line 2, measure 1, the last beat of the phrase ending on the dominant makes this an example of...

a)

An Antecedent, Consequent relationship

b)

Internal Expansion and Extension

c)

Fragmented melodies

d)

A change in the main motive or theme

66.

The short excerpt represents...

a)

Augmentation

b)

Diminution

c)

Ostinato

d)

Fragmentation

67.

The bass can be identified as...

a)

An Ostinato

b)

Alberti bass

c)

Walking bass

d)

Repetition

68.

Based off the excerpt, we know the texture is most likely...

a)

Polyphonic

b)

Monophonic

c)

Chordal

d)

Contrapuntal

69.

The last section of a Fugue is called the...

a)

Answer

b)

Episode

c)

Stretto

d)

Exposition

70.

the primary melodic idea stated by each voice in the exposition of the Fugue is the...

a)

Answer

b)

Subject

c)

Countersubject

d)

Episode

71.

What is a Fugue?

a)

contrapuntal, polyphonic compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a subject

b)

contrapuntal, homophonic compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a subject

c)

contrapuntal, polyphonic compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a answer

d)

contrapuntal, homophonic compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a answer

72.

The Countersubject takes place...

a)

With the first statement of the Subject

b)

With the first statement of the answer

c)

Completely alone

d)

With reoccurring fragments of the Subject

73.

The answer of the Fugue takes place in the ____________ key, and this is called a ______ answer, when the answer is an EXACT transposition of the original Subject.

a)

Submediant,

Real

b)

Dominant,

Tonal

c)

Submediant,

Tonal

d)

Dominant,

Real

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