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Music 6 Summative 2 Dynamics and Major/Minor Scales

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which musical term means soft?

a)

Forte

b)

Piano

c)

Mezzo forte

d)

Crescendo

2.

Which term tells the musician to play loud?

a)

Piano

b)

Pianissimo

c)

Forte

d)

Decrescendo

3.

What does crescendo mean?

a)

Getting softer

b)

Suddenly loud

c)

Gradually getting louder

d)

Playing softly

4.

What does decrescendo indicate?

a)

Gradually getting louder

b)

Gradually getting softer

c)

Very loud

d)

Very soft

5.

Which dynamic marking means very soft?

a)

mp

b)

f

c)

pp

d)

mf

6.

Which dynamic marking means moderately loud?

a)

mp

b)

mf

c)

pp

d)

ff

7.

A song starts quietly and slowly becomes loud. What dynamic change is happening?

a)

Decrescendo

b)

Forte

c)

Crescendo

d)

Pianissimo

8.

Why are dynamics important in music?

a)

They control tempo

b)

They add expression and emotion

c)

They change pitch

d)

They determine the key

9.

A lullaby is usually sung in which dynamic?

a)

Forte

b)

Pianissimo

c)

Mezzo forte

d)

Fortissimo

10.

A marching band playing in a parade should mostly use:

a)

Piano

b)

Pianissimo

c)

Forte

d)

pp

11.

Which dynamic marking is the loudest?

a)

f

b)

mf

c)

ff

d)

mp

12.

Why might a composer use sudden loud dynamics in a song?

a)

To calm the listener

b)

To create surprise or excitement

c)

To slow down the music

d)

To change the pitch

13.

When singing the Philippine National Anthem, which dynamic is most appropriate at the climax?

a)

Piano

b)

Mezzo piano

c)

Forte

d)

pp

14.

Which pair shows dynamics from soft to loud?

a)

f → p

b)

pp → f

c)

mf → mp

d)

ff → mp

15.

A choir is instructed to sing gently and quietly. What marking will they likely see?

a)

f

b)

mp

c)

p

d)

ff

16.

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is.

a)

Fast or slow

b)

Loud or soft

c)

High or low

d)

Long or short

17.

Which sound has a higher pitch?

a)

Bass drum

b)

Thunder

c)

Whistle

d)

Lion’s roar

18.

Which instrument usually produces the lowest pitch?

a)

Violin

b)

Flute

c)

Double bass

d)

Recorder

19.

Singing in a high pitch means singing:

a)

Loudly

b)

Slowly

c)

Softly

d)

With a high tone

20.

Why do children usually sing higher than adults?

a)

They sing louder

b)

Their vocal cords are shorter

c)

They practice more

d)

They breathe faster

21.

Which pitch movement goes from low to high?

a)

Descending

b)

Steady

c)

Ascending

d)

Repeating

22.

A melody that goes from high notes to low notes is:

a)

Ascending

b)

Descending

c)

Constant

d)

Crescendo

23.

Why is pitch important in singing?

a)

It controls volume

b)

It helps singers stay in tune

c)

It controls rhythm

d)

It sets the tempo

24.

Which situation shows incorrect pitch?

a)

Singing in tune with others

b)

Singing too high or too low from the melody

c)

Following the melody correctly

d)

Matching the piano sound

25.

What helps singers maintain correct pitch?

a)

Listening carefully

b)

Singing louder

c)

Moving faster

d)

Clapping hands

26.

Major scales usually sound:

a)

Sad

b)

Mysterious

c)

Happy and bright

d)

Angry

27.

Minor scales usually sound:

a)

Cheerful

b)

Sad or serious

c)

Playful

d)

Funny

28.

Which scale is a major scale?

a)

A

b)

D

c)

C

d)

E

29.

Which scale is a minor scale?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

E

d)

C

30.

Why do composers choose minor scales?

a)

To express sad or serious emotions

b)

To make music louder

c)

To speed up the song

d)

To confuse listeners

31.

A joyful celebration song would most likely use:

a)

Minor scale

b)

Major scale

c)

Chromatic scale

d)

Pentatonic scale

32.

A song about loss or sadness would most likely use:

a)

Major scale

b)

Minor scale

c)

Fast tempo

d)

Loud dynamics

33.

Which scale has no sharps and no flats?

a)

G major

b)

F major

c)

C major

d)

D minor

34.

Which major scale has one flat (B♭)?

a)

C major

b)

G major

c)

F major

d)

D major

35.

Which major scale has one sharp (F♯)?

a)

C major

b)

G major

c)

F major

d)

A major

36.

Which minor scale is the relative minor of C major?

a)

D minor

b)

A minor

c)

E minor

d)

G minor

37.

Which minor scale is the relative minor of G major?

a)

A minor

b)

D minor

c)

E minor

d)

F minor

38.

Which minor scale is the relative minor of F major?

a)

D minor

b)

A minor

c)

E minor

d)

B minor

39.

Relative major and minor scales share the same:

a)

Mood

b)

Tempo

c)

Key signature

d)

Dynamics

40.

Why is learning scales important for musicians?

a)

To memorize lyrics

b)

To improve singing and instrument skills

c)

To play louder

d)

To move faster

41.

A song in C major will most likely sound:

a)

Dark

b)

Sad

c)

Bright

d)

Mysterious

42.

A song in A minor will most likely feel:

a)

Cheerful

b)

Serious

c)

Playful

d)

Loud

43.

If a song uses F major, which note is flat?

a)

F

b)

C

c)

B

d)

E

44.

Which scale pair is correctly matched as relative major and minor?

a)

C major – D minor

b)

G major – A minor

c)

C major – A minor

d)

F major – E minor

45.

A student plays G major but forgets the F♯. What will happen?

a)

The song will sound louder

b)

The song will sound out of key

c)

The tempo will change

d)

The pitch will be higher

46.

Which musical element tells whether a sound is high or low?

a)

Dynamics

b)

Pitch

c)

Tempo

d)

Rhythm

47.

Which combination best expresses excitement in music?

a)

Soft dynamics and low pitch

b)

Loud dynamics and high pitch

c)

Slow tempo and minor scale

d)

Quiet dynamics and descending pitch

48.

A peaceful song played softly in a major scale creates what mood?

a)

Angry

b)

Scary

c)

Calm and happy

d)

Tense

49.

Which scale is best for a sad movie scene?

a)

C major

b)

G major

c)

D minor

d)

F major

50.

A singer struggles to reach high notes. Which element is challenging?

a)

Dynamics

b)

Pitch

c)

Tempo

d)

Rhythm

51.

Why do music teachers start lessons with scales?

a)

To test memory

b)

To warm up and develop pitch accuracy

c)

To change dynamics

d)

To speed up singing

52.

Which scale would sound similar in notes to E minor?

a)

F major

b)

G major

c)

C major

d)

D minor

53.

When music suddenly becomes very loud, what dynamic is used?

a)

Piano

b)

Forte

c)

mp

d)

Decrescendo

54.

Which scale pair has one sharp in both?

a)

C major & A minor

b)

G major & E minor

c)

F major & D minor

d)

C major & E minor

55.

Which musical choice best fits a joyful graduation song?

a)

Minor scale, soft dynamics

b)

Major scale, loud dynamics

c)

Minor scale, slow tempo

d)

Low pitch only

56.

A song that slowly becomes softer uses:

a)

Crescendo

b)

Forte

c)

Decrescendo

d)

Pianissimo

57.

Why is pitch accuracy important in group singing?

a)

To sing louder

b)

To avoid clapping

c)

To blend voices properly

d)

To increase tempo

58.

Which element MOST affects the emotional color of a song?

a)

Pitch only

b)

Dynamics only

c)

Major or minor scale

d)

Tempo only

59.

A composer chooses E minor for a song. What mood is expected?

a)

Happy

b)

Playful

c)

Sad or serious

d)

Excited

60.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Major scales always sound sad

b)

Pitch and dynamics are the same

c)

Minor scales often express serious emotions

d)

Dynamics control pitch

61.

It is a symbol at the beginning of the staff to indicate the note’s pitch.

a)

Clef

b)

Staff

c)

accidentals

d)

time signature

62.

It is made of a combination of pitches with specific duration and intervals.

a)

Clef

b)

Staff

c)

Melody

d)

Rhythm

63.

What are the alphabet names that represents the different pitches?

a)

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

b)

E,D,F,G,H,I,J

c)

A,B,C,D,F,G

d)

C,D,E,F,G,H,A

64.

The _______________ is a music symbol that is made up of five lines and four spaces and where we write the notes.

a)

Clef

b)

Staff

c)

Melody

d)

Rhythm

65.

This symbol is called?

a)

Bass clef

b)

Major clef

c)

Treble clef

d)

Baritone Clef

66.

What pitch is this?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

B

d)

D

67.

Why is the bass clef also called an F-clef?

a)

Because its curl encircles the note G on the second line of the staff.

b)

Because the second line from the top is the line for the pitch F, where the two dots are placed on the spaces above and below the line.

c)

Because the pitch starts in F.

68.

It is a short extra line used for pitches that are outside of the staff. Middle C also distinguishes other Cs in a higher or lower pitch.

a)

Musical line

b)

Extended line

c)

Extra line

d)

Ledger line

69.

This symbol, when placed before a note, raises the pitch a half step higher than the original pitch.

a)

Flat

b)

Sharp

c)

Natural

d)

Clef

70.

How many notes make an octave?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

5

d)

4

71.

This symbol, when placed before a note, lowers the pitch a half step lower than the original pitch.

a)

Flat

b)

Sharp

c)

Natural

d)

Clef

72.

Tukuyin ang mga pitch names. Anong salita ang nabuo sa larawan?

a)

FADED

b)

FACADE

c)

FEED

d)

CABBAGE

73.

Isulat ang mga pitch names para makabuo ng salita

(a)  

74.

Isulat ang mga pitch names para makabuo ng salita

(a)  

75.

The smallest interval used in music.

a)

Seventh interval

b)

Octave

c)

Half step

d)

Unison

76.

What pitch is this?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

77.

What pitch is this?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

78.

These are the syllable names of each pitch which are used in singing?

a)

letter names

b)

syllable names

c)

lyrics

d)

sol-fa syllables

79.

These are the notes found on the lines of the staff G-clef?

a)

A, C, E, G

b)

A, B, C, D,

c)

E, G, B, D, F

d)

G, B, D, F,A

80.

Which refers to steady even pulse?

a)

Beat

b)

Rhythm

c)

Pitch

81.

What is the musical name of the symbol next to the treble clef?

a)

hashtag

b)

sharp

c)

number sign

d)

tic tac toe board

82.

How do we read this pattern?

a)

Mi Do Mi

b)

So Mi Do

c)

Do Mi Do

d)

Do Mi So

83.

What are the syllables for this pattern?

a)

So Fa Re Ti

b)

Ti Re Fa

c)

Mi So Do Mi

d)

Fa So Ti Ti

84.

What are the syllables for this pattern?

a)

Ti Re

b)

Do So

c)

Do Mi

d)

So Do

85.

It is the speed of the underlying beat.

a)

Dynamics

b)

Melody

c)

Tempo

d)

Form

86.

It means how quietly or loudly a piece of music should be played.

a)

Form

b)

Ternary

c)

Melody

d)

Dynamics

87.

It is the distance that composed of two half steps.

a)

whole step

b)

half step

c)

scale

d)

interval

88.

It is a musical term for a group of pitches arranged in an ascending and descending manner.

a)

scale

b)

staff

c)

clef

d)

interval

89.

What is the scale of the given staff above?

a)

whole step

b)

half step

90.

What is the scale of the given staff above?

a)

whole step

b)

half step

91.

What is the scale of the given staff above?

a)

whole step

b)

half step

92.

What is the scale of the given staff above?

a)

whole step

b)

half step

93.

The song, “ Ako ay Pilipino” by Kuh Ledesma belongs to what kind of tempo?

a)

Andante

b)

Largo

c)

Presto

d)

Vivace

94.

This comes from Italian word for “quickly.” Officially, this is the second-quickest speed that music can be played after prestissimo.

a)

Andante

b)

Largo

c)

Presto

d)

Vivace

95.

What is the symbol of mezzo piano?

a)
b)
96.

thunder

a)

forte (f)

b)

piano (p)

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