Art Appreciation - Chapter 8 - Music

<p>They have keys which are pressed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They involve plucking or bowing strings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pitch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tempo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Length of time sound is produced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhythm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timbre (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Melody (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harmony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single melodic line is performed without accompaniment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Musica humana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It includes both vocal and instrumental components. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orchestra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composed of about 100 players. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of tones perceived simultaneously. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensemble music (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is written for a solo instrument and orchestra. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Band (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It primarily features stringed instruments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smaller than a full orchestra and larger than a chamber ensemble. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family groupings or unique collaborations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It pertains to singing and vocal expressions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Music is the art of combining sounds of varying pitch to produce a coherent composition that is melodious, harmonious, intelligible and expressive of ideas and emotions.

Pitch is the relative highness or lowness of a tone.

Volume is the loudness or softness of a sound. It ranges from very soft (pianissimo) and soft (piano) to very loud (fortissimo) and loud (forte).

Tempo is the speed of a composition or any of its sections. Ballads have a slow tempo, whereas dance songs have a fast rate.

Duration is the length of time a sound is produced. Some sounds are longer than others.

Timbre is the quality of sound that makes it distinct from other sounds.

Rhythm is a consistent pattern or succession of identical or similar sounds. This is illustrated by the succession of similar sounds in a song, as follows: introduction, stanza one, chorus, refrain, stanza two, chorus, bridge, chorus, outro.

Melody is the series of consecutive tones that vary in pitch and duration but form a line of individual significance and expressive value. It is an orderly succession of tones or musical sounds. It is the tune.

The number of tones that can be heard simultaneously in a piece of music. It describes the complexity of a musical texture.

A musical texture with only one melodic line, without any accompaniment.

A musical texture with multiple melodic lines that sound simultaneously, creating a richer sound.

The overall organization and structure of a musical composition. It's the way the elements of music work together to create the shape and coherence of the piece.

A large group of musicians playing different instruments together. It is often led by a conductor.

A particular type of orchestra with around 100 musicians. It is known for its rich and powerful sound.

Music created by the voices of singers without any instrumental accompaniment. Think of a choir or solo singers without any instruments playing.

Music created by musical instruments, without any singers. Think of an orchestra or a solo pianist.

A musical ensemble consisting of wind and percussion instruments, typically larger than a chamber orchestra but smaller than a full orchestra.

A type of musical ensemble that features one solo instrument (like piano or violin) playing prominently with the orchestra.

A traditional Philippine musical ensemble composed mainly of stringed instruments such as banduria, laud, and guitar.

A musical ensemble larger than a chamber ensemble but smaller than a full orchestra.

A small musical group with one to nine instrumental players.

Any musical group that doesn't fit into the standard categories, such as a family ensemble.

Music created for voices, including both male and female singers.

The different ranges of male voices, including bass (lowest), baritone (middle), and tenor (highest).

Instruments that produce sound by plucking or bowing strings. Examples include guitars, violins, and cellos.

Instruments like flutes, clarinets, and trumpets that require air to be blown into them to create sound.

Instruments like drums, cymbals, and xylophones that produce sound through being struck or hit.

Instruments that have keys which produce sound when pressed. Examples include pianos, organs, and synthesizers.

The highest female vocal register, known for intricate melodies and ornamentation.