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Understanding the Elements of Music

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is rhythm in music?

a)

The highness or lowness of a sound

b)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

c)

The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music

d)

The feel that the sounds create

2.

What is the basic unit of time in music?

a)

Pulse

b)

Beat

c)

Pitch

d)

Harmony

3.

What does the time signature in music notation indicate?

a)

The highness or lowness of a sound

b)

The number of beats in each measure and what type of notes receive one beat

c)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

d)

The feel that the sounds create

4.

What is pitch in music?

a)

The highness or lowness of a sound

b)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

c)

The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music

d)

The feel that the sounds create

5.

What is a melody in music?

a)

The highness or lowness of a sound

b)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

c)

The underlying pulse that makes you tap your foot, clap your hands, or dance along with the music

d)

The feel that the sounds create

6.

What is harmony in music?

a)

The highness or lowness of a sound

b)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

c)

When two or more notes are played or sung at the same time

d)

The feel that the sounds create

7.

What is consonance in music?

a)

When notes are played together that do not make the listener feel calm or restful

b)

When notes are played together and sound good or pleasant

c)

The highness or lowness of a sound

d)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

8.

What does a monophonic texture in music mean?

a)

Music with one melody or tune played or sung by one person

b)

Music with many layers of instruments

c)

Music with a large gap between the highest and lowest notes

d)

Music with all instruments playing notes very close together

9.

What is a motif in music?

a)

A very short, recognizable part of the melody

b)

The highness or lowness of a sound

c)

The sequence of notes that makes a recognizable tune

d)

The feel that the sounds create

10.

What is the most common type of musical texture in the United States?

a)

Monophonic

b)

Homophonic

c)

Polyphonic

d)

Thick