WorksheetsMusic Theory and Etiquette CFE Practice
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are some common musical elements found in Salsa music?
loud dynamics, ABA form
moderate tempo, medium dynamics
syncopated rhythms, accents
legato articulation, woodwind instruments
Mezzo-forte and mezzo-piano are examples of which musical element?
form
tempo
harmony
dynamics
Classical composers use strict rules and form, whereas Jazz composers use a more free creative style. What musical element did Jazz composers use in their music?
meter
canon
partner song
Improvisation
Which of the following rhythms has a total of three beats?
[Image of a dotted quarter note and a half note]
[Image of four eighth notes and a quarter note]
[Image of three quarter notes]
[Image of a quarter rest, two eighth notes, and a quarter note]
Yasmine is attending an opera performance, how should she walk to her seat?
whistle at the performers
text her mother on her phone
loudly talk to a friend, and run
walk quietly and sit in her seat
Jonathan is watching a parade. What style of music would he hear?
symphony
march
lullaby
opera
A Taylor Swift concert would be considered what genre of music?
pop
jazz
ballet
opera
The xylophone belongs to what instrument family?
brass
string
woodwind
percussion
Emma is singing in a chorus and is singing louder than the other students. What will the director ask her to change?
make no change
adjust her posture
watch the conductor
reduce her dynamic level
Crescendo and decrescendo describe changes in which musical element?
form
tempo
rhythm
dynamics
The trumpet belongs to what instrument family?
brass
string
woodwind
percussion
Where would “Happy Birthday” most likely be performed?
parade
graduation
birthday party
christmas celebration
Which tempo would be used for music performed very fast?
(a)
How many beats is a half note?
1
2
3
4
Which musical style, developed largely by African-American song-writers, would most likely have lyrics dealing with daily struggles and hardships?
blues
opera
patriotic
concerto
Who is the person responsible for making sure the correct equipment is on stage at a concert?
usher
composer
conductor
stage manager
Short and long patterns of sound is which musical element?
timbre
tempo
rhythm
dynamics
Same, same, different, same, would best describe which musical form?
ABAA
AABA
rondo form
verse refrain
The high range of the Soprano voice describes what musical element?
tempo
beat
pitch
style
The cello belongs to what instrument family?
(a)
Adagio, Moderato, Allegro, and Presto are examples of which musical element?
melody
tempo
harmony
dynamics
Which style of music is most likely to include syncopation?
jazz
waltz
opera
classical
This composer is known for writing music for movies:
Amy Beach
John Williams
Franz Schubert
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsk
Who handles the booking of concerts and musicians for a performance venue like the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center?
conductor
composer
booking agent
box-office manager
Which voice type is the lowest?
alto
bass
tenor
soprano
"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" are examples of which musical genre?
jazz
ballet
film/movie
symphony
Who is the person leading the orchestra?
conductor
composer
percussionist
sound engineer
28. What is this musical symbol?
What is the symbol shown?
bass clef
treble clef
time signature
key signature
What note is this?
A
E
F
G
How many beats is a whole note?
1
2
3
4
What musical symbol is this?
Half rest
Whole rest
Quarter rest
Quarter note
The clarinet belongs to what instrument family?
brass
string
woodwind
percussion
Where can you download music safely and legally?
purchase on iTunes
stealing it from a store
download from Youtube
copying it from a friend's computer
What composer is known for their nine symphonies?
Mason Bates
Claude Debussy
Ludwig van Beethoven
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
