Music Appreciation Chapter 9 Quiz
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What is a chordophone?

An instrument that produces sound from a vibrating string.

Which of the following are examples of aerophones?

  • Flutes (correct)
  • Guitars
  • Drums
  • Whistles (correct)
  • In earlier eras, young boys and occasionally men with voices in the soprano or alto range sang female parts in church music and on the stage.

    True

    Who became more prominent performers of secular music in the 16th century?

    <p>Women singers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Instrument builders have often sought to emulate the human voice.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vibrato?

    <p>A characteristic throbbing sound sought by instrument builders that replicates the human voice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives instruments and voices their unique tone color?

    <p>Timbre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest?

    <p>Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are instruments classified by specialists?

    <p>By the way they generate their sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The category 'chordophones' applies only to Western instruments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'register' describe in music?

    <p>A specific area in the range of an instrument or voice, such as low, middle, or high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes instruments classified as aerophones?

    <p>Sound produced by using air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes instruments classified as idiophones?

    <p>Sound produced from the substance itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A xylophone is an example of a chordophone.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences timbre?

    <p>Instrument shape, the material from which the instrument is made, and instrument size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a chordophone?

    <p>Harp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest for female voices?

    <p>Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest for male voices?

    <p>Tenor, Baritone, Bass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes instruments made with stretched skins?

    <p>Membranoophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Musical Instrument Categories

    • Chordophone: Instruments that generate sound through vibrating strings, e.g., the Indian sitar and harp.
    • Aerophones: Instruments that produce sound by using air, such as flutes, whistles, and bagpipes.
    • Idiophones: Instruments that create sound from their own substance, exemplified by the xylophone.
    • Membranophone: Instruments that utilize stretched skins to produce sound.

    Vocal Ranges

    • Vocal ranges are categorized from highest to lowest as follows:
      • Female voices: soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto.
      • Male voices: tenor, baritone, bass.
    • Historically, young boys and men with higher vocal ranges sang female roles in churches and on stage.

    Characteristics of Sound

    • Timbre: The distinct tone color of sound that differentiates instruments and voices.
    • Vibrato: A characteristic throbbing sound produced by instrument builders to replicate the human voice.
    • Register: Refers to specific areas in the vocal or instrumental range, categorized into low, middle, or high.

    Instrument Building and Emulation

    • Instrument builders have aimed to emulate the human voice, focusing on characteristics like vibrato.
    • Factors influencing timbre include the shape, material, and size of the instrument.

    True/False Assertions

    • True: In earlier eras, boys and men sang female parts in music.
    • True: Builders have sought to replicate the human voice's qualities.
    • False: The category "chordophones" is exclusive to Western instruments.

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    Test your knowledge on musical instruments and historical practices in music appreciation with this quiz. Cover topics such as chordophones, aerophones, and the roles of singers in various musical eras. Perfect for students learning about music fundamentals.

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