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WorksheetsUnderstanding the Elements of Music
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is rhythm in music?
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music
The feel that the sounds create
What is the basic unit of time in music?
Pulse
Beat
Pitch
Harmony
What does the time signature in music notation indicate?
The highness or lowness of a sound
The number of beats in each measure and what type of notes receive one beat
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
The feel that the sounds create
What is pitch in music?
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music
The feel that the sounds create
What is a melody in music?
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music
The feel that the sounds create
What is harmony in music?
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
When two or more notes are played or sung at the same time
The feel that the sounds create
What is consonance in music?
When notes are played together that do not make the listener feel calm or restful
When notes are played together and sound good or pleasant
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
What does a monophonic texture in music mean?
Music with one melody or tune played or sung by one person
Music with many layers of instruments
Music with a large gap between the highest and lowest notes
Music with all instruments playing notes very close together
What is a motif in music?
A very short, recognizable part of the melody
The highness or lowness of a sound
The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune
The feel that the sounds create
What is the most common type of musical texture in the United States?
Monophonic
Homophonic
Polyphonic
Thick
