Music in Art Appreciation Quiz & Flashcards

What is music defined as in the given text?

What does the term 'mousike' mean?

What is rhythm in music characterized by?

Which element of music refers to the part that can be sung?

What does tempo refer to in music?

What does the term OPM refer to in the given text?

What term refers to the relationship between melodies and harmonic elements in music?

Which of the following instruments is a chordophone?

What does harmony refer to in music?

Which voice type is characterized by a high register male voice?

What does the term 'labrophones' refer to in music?

Which musical genre developed during the Spanish Tradition (1521-1898) period?

Which composer is known for Kundiman songs he wrote before World War II?

'Idiophones and membranophones' are associated with which category of musical instruments?

What is the overall plan or structure of a piece of music called?

Which element of music refers to the loudness or volume of a tone?

Definition and Origins of Music

Music is defined as an art form that organizes sound and silence in varied patterns and contexts.
The term 'mousike' originates from ancient Greece, referring to the art of the Muses, encompassing music, dance, and poetry.

Elements of Music

Rhythm in music is characterized by patterns of beats and the timing of sounds and silences.
Melody denotes the part of music that can be sung or played, often forming the main theme.
Tempo refers to the speed of a piece of music, indicating how fast or slow it is played.
Harmony involves the combination of melodies and chord structures, creating depth and richness in music.

Musical Genres and Types

OPM stands for Original Pilipino Music, signifying songs created in the Philippines.
The relationship between melodies and harmonic elements is known as texture in music.
Kundiman is a musical genre that emerged during the Spanish Tradition period (1521-1898).

Instrument Classification

A chordophone is a class of musical instruments that produces sound through vibrating strings.
'Idiophones and membranophones' categorize instruments that generate sound through the material of the instrument itself or through membranes.

Musical Structure and Characteristics

The overall plan or structure of a piece of music is referred to as its form.
Dynamics describe the loudness or volume of a tone, contributing to the emotional expression of the music.

Vocal Ranges

The voice type with a high register male voice is called a tenor.

Instrument Specialization

The term 'labrophones' refers to instruments that produce sound through vibrating lips, such as brass instruments.

Notable Composers

The composer known for Kundiman songs before World War II is Nicanor Abelardo.

This instructional module covers the preliminary aspects of art appreciation, focusing on music as an art form. It includes a brief introduction and lesson objectives aimed at helping learners understand the diverse means of artistic expression and the freedom of artists to choose their preferred forms.