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Which instruments listed below were mentioned in the ancient documents of the Hebrew people?
Which instruments listed below were mentioned in the ancient documents of the Hebrew people?
- Mesltayim
- Shofar
- Kinnor
- All of the above (correct)
The first complete song was called __________.
The first complete song was called __________.
Seikilos epitaph
A scientist who studies music as an aspect of culture is a(n) __________.
A scientist who studies music as an aspect of culture is a(n) __________.
Ethnomusicologist
The instruments considered the oldest playable flutes are made of __________.
The instruments considered the oldest playable flutes are made of __________.
_________________ is the classification for an instrument that produces sound by vibrating a string or strings stretched between two points.
_________________ is the classification for an instrument that produces sound by vibrating a string or strings stretched between two points.
Which instruments listed below are examples of the classification idiophone?
Which instruments listed below are examples of the classification idiophone?
Which instrument listed below is NOT a membranophone?
Which instrument listed below is NOT a membranophone?
A French horn is an example of a(n) ______________.
A French horn is an example of a(n) ______________.
The pentatonic scale, used in ancient Chinese compositions, is made up of ___________ notes.
The pentatonic scale, used in ancient Chinese compositions, is made up of ___________ notes.
Match the instrument with its classification group:
Match the instrument with its classification group:
What were the Greek Muses known for?
What were the Greek Muses known for?
Plato banned certain songs because he didn't approve of the instruments that were used.
Plato banned certain songs because he didn't approve of the instruments that were used.
Pythagoras discovered that to create the interval of a _______________, you need to play the second string using a ratio of 2:1.
Pythagoras discovered that to create the interval of a _______________, you need to play the second string using a ratio of 2:1.
A small, thin piece of ivory, bone or plastic that is used to strum an instrument like the kithara is called a(n) _____________
A small, thin piece of ivory, bone or plastic that is used to strum an instrument like the kithara is called a(n) _____________
All of the following emotions were thought to be aroused by a musical mode except:
All of the following emotions were thought to be aroused by a musical mode except:
The Greeks believed in finding the proper balance between Logos and Pathos. This doctrine was called the Doctrine of _______________.
The Greeks believed in finding the proper balance between Logos and Pathos. This doctrine was called the Doctrine of _______________.
The Greek instrument with two separate flute-like pipes, each having its own mouthpiece is the _________.
The Greek instrument with two separate flute-like pipes, each having its own mouthpiece is the _________.
The four subjects of the Quadrivium were thought of as the study of _____________ and their relationship to physical space or time.
The four subjects of the Quadrivium were thought of as the study of _____________ and their relationship to physical space or time.
According to Greek mythology, the ______________ was created by Hermes.
According to Greek mythology, the ______________ was created by Hermes.
Pythagoras set about conducting acoustical experiments after hearing the ____________ created by hammers in a blacksmith shop.
Pythagoras set about conducting acoustical experiments after hearing the ____________ created by hammers in a blacksmith shop.
In Roman culture, music was used primarily _________________.
In Roman culture, music was used primarily _________________.
____________________ contributed to the music theory of early Christian chant.
____________________ contributed to the music theory of early Christian chant.
The G-shaped brass instrument used by the Roman army for communicating orders to troops is the __________
The G-shaped brass instrument used by the Roman army for communicating orders to troops is the __________
As part of the ancient Roman army, the cornicen sounded signals on an instrument called the ___________.
As part of the ancient Roman army, the cornicen sounded signals on an instrument called the ___________.
What is the main difference between the modern tuba and the Roman tuba?
What is the main difference between the modern tuba and the Roman tuba?
The panpipe usually has _______ or more pipes of gradually increasing length that are stopped at one end.
The panpipe usually has _______ or more pipes of gradually increasing length that are stopped at one end.
According to the writings of Boethius, the music that is found in various instruments, including the human voice, is called ______________________.
According to the writings of Boethius, the music that is found in various instruments, including the human voice, is called ______________________.
The _________________ was used to sound the morning and evening watches and was used at military funerals.
The _________________ was used to sound the morning and evening watches and was used at military funerals.
The Romans adapted Greek theater, creating the art form of ________________.
The Romans adapted Greek theater, creating the art form of ________________.
The _________________ is the ancestor of the pipe organ. It was made of sets of metal pipes, which stood on top of a wind chest used to let air into the pipes.
The _________________ is the ancestor of the pipe organ. It was made of sets of metal pipes, which stood on top of a wind chest used to let air into the pipes.
The enharmonic of Gb is:
The enharmonic of Gb is:
Which scale is made up entirely of half steps?
Which scale is made up entirely of half steps?
What is the correct pattern of whole steps and half steps for the major scale?
What is the correct pattern of whole steps and half steps for the major scale?
A(n) __________ second has one whole step and one half step.
A(n) __________ second has one whole step and one half step.
Harmonic Minor is defined as __________.
Harmonic Minor is defined as __________.
Ascending Melodic Minor is defined as __________.
Ascending Melodic Minor is defined as __________.
Natural Minor is defined as __________.
Natural Minor is defined as __________.
In tonal music, the leading tone resolves to the ________.
In tonal music, the leading tone resolves to the ________.
What is the relative minor of C major?
What is the relative minor of C major?
Which key is located just to the left of F major on the circle of fifths?
Which key is located just to the left of F major on the circle of fifths?
The enharmonic of Cb is ______________.
The enharmonic of Cb is ______________.
The oldest playable instruments discovered in China were tuned to the ______________ scale.
The oldest playable instruments discovered in China were tuned to the ______________ scale.
Which instrument listed below is an example of an aerophone?
Which instrument listed below is an example of an aerophone?
_________________ is the classification for a solid instrument that produces sound when it is hit, scraped, or struck.
_________________ is the classification for a solid instrument that produces sound when it is hit, scraped, or struck.
Plato thought that music, like all of the arts, could benefit society, but only if used carefully and properly.
Plato thought that music, like all of the arts, could benefit society, but only if used carefully and properly.
A major scale is made up of two half steps and how many whole steps?
A major scale is made up of two half steps and how many whole steps?
Which Muse is correctly matched with her talent in the list below?
Which Muse is correctly matched with her talent in the list below?
How did Aristotle think the modes should be used?
How did Aristotle think the modes should be used?
Finish the pattern for the order of flats in a key signature: Bb, Eb, __________.
Finish the pattern for the order of flats in a key signature: Bb, Eb, __________.
Pythagoras discovered by stretching out two strings that to create the interval of a _______________, you need to play the second string using a ratio of 3:4.
Pythagoras discovered by stretching out two strings that to create the interval of a _______________, you need to play the second string using a ratio of 3:4.
What major key has the same number of sharps and flats as C minor?
What major key has the same number of sharps and flats as C minor?
Though the Romans adapted Greek instruments for their own use, they did not adapt Greek ________________ with the same enthusiasm.
Though the Romans adapted Greek instruments for their own use, they did not adapt Greek ________________ with the same enthusiasm.
Study Notes
Ancient Musical Instruments
- Hebrew people in Ancient Israel mentioned instruments like Mesltayim, Shofar, and Kinnor for worship and daily life.
- Oldest playable flutes discovered are made from bone.
Significant Musical Notation
- The Delphic hymn is notable as the first recorded notation, while the first complete song is the Seikilos epitaph.
Music as Culture
- Ethnomusicologists study music in cultural contexts.
- Boethius contributed to early Christian chant music theory.
Instrument Classifications
- Chordophones are instruments producing sound via vibrating strings.
- Idiophones are solid instruments like the Mbira, gourd, shekere that produce sound when struck, scraped, or hit.
- Aerophones use air to produce sound; examples include the French horn and bullroarer.
- Membranophones have a membrane that vibrates to create sound; an example is the snare drum.
Greek Musical Concepts
- The Greek Muses exemplified artistic talents, each representing a distinct aspect of the arts.
- Plato banned certain songs due to disapproval of their instruments.
- Pythagoras discovered musical intervals by using string ratios, like 2:1 for an octave and 3:4 for a perfect fourth.
- Aristotle recognized that musical modes could elicit various emotional responses, suggesting each mode had its use.
Historical Musical Instruments
- The lyre was created by Hermes in Greek mythology.
- The cornu was a G-shaped brass instrument used by the Roman army to issue commands.
- The Roman tuba, a straight brass tube, differs mainly from the modern tuba, which is shaped into a series of bends.
Musical Scales and Theory
- The pentatonic scale consists of five notes and was used in ancient Chinese music.
- The enharmonic of Gb is F#, and the enharmonic of Cb is B.
- Major scales consist of two half steps and five whole steps.
- The relative minor of C major is A minor.
Emotional Responses to Music
- Aristotle proposed that musical modes can express specific emotions and should be used thoughtfully.
- Jealousy was not among the emotions associated with musical modes.
Ancient Music and Society
- Music in Roman culture primarily served entertainment purposes rather than ritual or worship.
- The quadrivium encompassed arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy, linking these studies to numbers and space/time relationships.
- The hydraulis is considered the ancestor of the pipe organ.
Key Signatures and Notes
- The order of flats in key signatures continues with Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, Fb after Bb and Eb.
- The major key with the same number of sharps and flats as C minor is Eb major.
Miscellaneous Musical Knowledge
- A small tool used to strum instruments like the kithara is called a plectrum.
- The ascending melodic minor scale raises the 6th and 7th scale degrees.
- Musica instrumentalis refers to music produced by instruments, as described by Boethius.
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Test your knowledge on the types of instruments used by the Hebrew people of Ancient Israel and important milestones in the history of musical notation. This quiz explores both ancient and historical aspects of music appreciation.
