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Which female vocal register is considered the highest?
Which female vocal register is considered the highest?
What defines wind instruments?
What defines wind instruments?
Which of the following families of instruments is categorized as percussion instruments?
Which of the following families of instruments is categorized as percussion instruments?
What characteristic is common to keyboard instruments?
What characteristic is common to keyboard instruments?
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Which of the following statements about string instruments is true?
Which of the following statements about string instruments is true?
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Which element of music describes the highness or lowness of a tone?
Which element of music describes the highness or lowness of a tone?
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What term is used to refer to the loudness or softness of a sound in music?
What term is used to refer to the loudness or softness of a sound in music?
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Which element of music is associated with the speed of a composition?
Which element of music is associated with the speed of a composition?
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What does duration refer to in music?
What does duration refer to in music?
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What element of music is characterized by a consistent pattern of sounds?
What element of music is characterized by a consistent pattern of sounds?
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Which element makes a sound distinct from other sounds?
Which element makes a sound distinct from other sounds?
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What do we call the series of consecutive tones that vary in pitch and duration?
What do we call the series of consecutive tones that vary in pitch and duration?
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What is occurring when two or more tones are sounded simultaneously?
What is occurring when two or more tones are sounded simultaneously?
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What is the primary characteristic of monophonic texture in music?
What is the primary characteristic of monophonic texture in music?
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Which type of music is defined as being created by human beings through the unity of body and soul?
Which type of music is defined as being created by human beings through the unity of body and soul?
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What distinguishes mixed music from other types of music?
What distinguishes mixed music from other types of music?
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Which ensemble is noted for its large size and usually performs under the direction of a conductor?
Which ensemble is noted for its large size and usually performs under the direction of a conductor?
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What type of music is referred to as a cappella?
What type of music is referred to as a cappella?
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What is the defining feature of a symphony orchestra?
What is the defining feature of a symphony orchestra?
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What does the term 'texture' in music refer to?
What does the term 'texture' in music refer to?
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Which type of music is characterized by its performance by a group of singers and/or instrumentalists?
Which type of music is characterized by its performance by a group of singers and/or instrumentalists?
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What is the primary characteristic of a concerto?
What is the primary characteristic of a concerto?
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Which ensemble is primarily composed of wind and percussion instruments?
Which ensemble is primarily composed of wind and percussion instruments?
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What defines a rondalla ensemble?
What defines a rondalla ensemble?
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How is a chamber orchestra described in terms of size?
How is a chamber orchestra described in terms of size?
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What is a special ensemble likely to include?
What is a special ensemble likely to include?
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What is the characteristic of vocal media?
What is the characteristic of vocal media?
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Which of the following is the lowest male voice register?
Which of the following is the lowest male voice register?
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Which type of music ensemble is smaller than a full orchestra but larger than a chamber ensemble?
Which type of music ensemble is smaller than a full orchestra but larger than a chamber ensemble?
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Study Notes
Art Appreciation - Chapter 8 - Music
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Objectives: Students will be able to define music, enumerate and explain the elements and kinds of music, and render a song individually or as a group
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Definition of Music: Music is the art of combining sounds of varying pitch to create a coherent and melodious composition.
Elements of Music
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Pitch: The relative highness or lowness of a tone. Higher pitches have a faster vibration rate. Lower have a slower.
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Volume/Intensity: The loudness or softness of a sound. Ranges from pianissimo (very soft) to fortissimo (very loud).
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Tempo/Rate: The speed of a musical composition or section. Ballads have slow tempos, while dance songs have a fast rate.
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Duration: The length of time during which a sound is produced. Different notes have different lengths (semibreve, dotted minim, minim, dotted crotchet, crotchet, quaver, semiquaver).
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Timbre/Tone Color: The quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another. It describes the sound's character or "color."
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Rhythm: A consistent pattern or succession of identical or similar sounds. Shown through the succession of similar sounds throughout a song (introduction, stanza 1, chorus, refrain, stanza 2, chorus).
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Melody: A series of consecutive tones that vary in pitch and duration, creating a distinct line of individual significance and expressiveness. It's the memorable part of a piece of music.
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Harmony: The simultaneous sounding of two or more tones. This creates a sense of agreement or support between sounds.
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Texture: The number of sounds being played at the same time. Either monophonic (a single melodic line without accompaniment) or polyphonic (simultaneous melodic lines).
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Form: The overall organization of a musical composition including its shape, structure, and coherence.
Kinds of Music
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Vocal Music: Music produced by the voices of singers without accompaniment.
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Instrumental Music: Music produced by musical instruments.
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Mixed Ensemble: A combination of vocal and instrumental music (perform Mass, Requiem Mass, opera, oratorio, and cantata, even a symphony).
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Ensemble: Music rendered by a group of performers - singers and/or players. Includes specific group forms like the Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concerto, Band, Rondalla, Chamber Orchestra, and Special Ensemble.(includes Tajanlangit and Figueroa families).
Mediums of Music
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Vocal Media: The voices of male and female singers. Each gender has different register types:
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Male: Bass, Baritone, Tenor
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Female: Alto, Mezzo Soprano, Soprano,
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Instrumental Media: Different instruments played by musicians. Categorized by how their sounds are produced:
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String/Stringed Instruments: Played by plucking or bowing. (e.g., guitars, violins, cellos)
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Wind Instruments: Require wind to produce sound (e.g., flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones)
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Percussion Instruments: Create sound by striking (e.g., drums, cymbals, glockenspiels)
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Keyboard Instruments: Have keys to produce sounds (e.g., pianos, organs, harpsichords)
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of music defined in Chapter 8 of Art Appreciation. Students will explore the elements of music including pitch, volume, tempo, duration, and timbre, enhancing their understanding of how these components create musical compositions. Mastery of these concepts will enable students to analyze and perform music more effectively.
