WorksheetsBeginning MT Benchmark 1
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 48mins
How many beats does this note get?
1
2
3
4
What is this note called?
Eighth Note
Quarter Note
Half Note
Whole Note
How many beats does this note get?
1/2 of a beat
1 beat
4 beats
2 beats
What is this note called?
quarter note
half note
whole note
eighth note
What is this note called?
eighth note
quarter note
whole note
half note
How many beats does this note get?
1
2
3
4
What is this called?
treble clef
whole note
time signature
key signature
How many beats per measure?
1
2
3
4
Which type of note gets 1 beat?
eighth note
quarter note
half note
whole note
How many beats do EACH one of these notes get?
half of a beat
1 beat
2 beats
4 beats
What are these notes called?
eighth notes
quarter notes
half notes
whole notes
Rhythm is __________________.
when, how long, and with what emphasis notes are playeda
how music moves in time.
both a and b
How many measures are there in this example?
3
4
None
What is the name of this rest?
How many beats does this rest get?
What are chords?
3 or more notes that are put together to create harmony
Notes that sound pretty
The direction in which the line in music is moving
My nostrils that speak to me
What is Melodic contour?
it is the volume of the music
when the music stays the same
the direction in which the line in the music is moving
it is my dogs favorite toy
What is harmony?
It backs up the main melody with supporting tones in the form of chords.
It is the main part of the song, it is only one line in music.
What is melody?
The melody is the main tune of a piece of music.
The melody is not the main tune of a piece of music, it is all of the background music.
What type of Melodic Contour is this?
Ascending
Descending
Repeating
What Type of Melodic Contour is this?
Ascending
Descending
Repeating
What is a musical building block consisting of three or more notes which creates harmony and accompanies the melody.
Chord
Melody
The melody of a piece of music is usually the most recognizable part.
True
False
A melody is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity -- the main tune of a piece of music.
True
False
Musical texture where there is a single line or melody with no accompaniment
monophonic
polyphonic
homophonic
Musical texture where more than one main line or melody is occurring at the same time
Monophony
Polyphony
Homophony
Musical texture where one main melody is supported by chords (harmony)
Monophony
Polyphony
Homophony
When two or more tones complement each other to produce a sound that is "pleasant" to the ear
(a)
When two or more tones occur at the same time to produce a discordant or clashing sound
(a)
Harmony is created by chords.
True
False
Harmony is the accompaniment and can be performed by _______________________.
voices
piano or guitar
orchestra
all of the above
We label chords and their qualities (major/minor, etc.) by using roman numerals.
True
False
We use _________________ to label major chords.
lower case roman numerals
upper case roman numerals
We use ___________________ to label minor chords.
lower case roman numerals
upper case roman numerals
A chord progression is a series or sequence of chords in music.
True
False
Chords create sounds that are consonant (stable, don't clash) or dissonant (unstable, clash.)
True
False
The I chord is based on the tonic (first note) of the key.
True
False
A IV chord is based on the subdominant (fourth note) of the key.
True
False
A V chord is built on the dominant (fifth note) of the key.
True
False
Monophonic Texture is...
A texture with a melody and harmony
How fast or slow the music is played
A texture with many melodic lines playing at the same time
A texture with a single layer; one melodic line
Polyphonic texture is...
A texture with a single layer; one melodic line
Two or more instruments or voices playing or singing the same pitches
A texture with many melodic lines playing at the same time
A texture with a melody and harmony
Harmony is...
Two or more pitches that support the melody
Two or more voices or instruments playing the same pitches at the same time
The main idea made up of a single line of notes
A texture with a single layer; one melodic line
Which of the following refers to a texture with one melody without accompaniment or harmony?
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Heterophonic
Which element of music uses the terms fast and slow?
Dynamics
Tempo
Pitch
Duration
Texture refers to how many sounds or voices are heard and how they are combined -- also referred to as density.
True
False
It has single melodic line without accompaniment
Monophonic Texture
Homophonic Texture
Polyphonic Texture
Timbre, Pitch, Texture, Tempo, Form, Dynamics, Rhythm, and Melody are referred to as the ______________ of music.
symbols
elements
categories
Define TIMBRE.
Has to do with the timing of the music.
Has to do with pitch and combinations of pitches.
Has to do with the unique nature of certain sounds, voices, and instruments.
Has to do with how different instruments and voices are layered.
If a trumpet and a clarinet play the same pitch, with the same rhythm, at the same volume, then what is the primary factor that describes why they still sound different?
Form
Rhythm
Harmony
Texture
Timbre
Which instrument family is missing?
Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings, Electronic, ____________
Squirrels
Silver
Brass
Nuclear
Rubber
The following instruments belong to which family?
flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
Strings
The following instruments belong to which family?
Snare drum, xylophone, triangle, cymbals
Brass
Woodwinds
Strings
Percussion
The following instruments belong to which family?
Violin, viola, cello, guitar
Brass
Woodwinds
Strings
Percussion
Which of these instruments are most often found in a rock or pop band?
Oboe
Electric guitar
Bass
Viola
Drum set
Which of these instruments can commonly be found in a country band?
Guitar
Drum set
Banjo
Vocals
Bass
Which of these instruments can typically be found in an orchestra?
Violin
Trombone
Electric guitar
Drum set
Timpani
Which of these instruments is typically not found in a brass quintet?
Trumpet
Horn
Trombone
Clarinet
Tuba
Which of these instruments is typically not found in a string quartet?
Violin
Saxophone
Viola
Cello
String bass
When you're listening to music and want to describe its TIMBRE, what could you describe?
The tempo and note durations
The characteristics of the instruments and voices
The tonality and dissonance
The organization of the sections
What dynamic level should you talk while in the library or in class?
Why might a composer decide to use a crescendo in a piece of music? Select all that apply.
To create excitement
To create a calm feeling
To create drama or an intense moment
To convey the intense emotion in the music.
Which two contrasting Dynamics can be heard in this clip from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana?
Crescendo and Decrescendo
Piano and Pianissimo
Largo and Presto
Fortissimo and Pianissimo
This is an example of what change in dynamics?
Decrescendo
Crescendo
Forte
Fortissimo
A person singing softly then getting gradually louder is referred to as a __________________.
crescendo
decrescendo
What dynamic level should you talk while in the library or in class?
