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Music only consists of two elements, melody and harmony.
Music only consists of two elements, melody and harmony.
False
Music notation allows a reader to precisely locate and reproduce any musical sound.
Music notation allows a reader to precisely locate and reproduce any musical sound.
True
The learning of music only enables students to appreciate Ethiopian indigenous music.
The learning of music only enables students to appreciate Ethiopian indigenous music.
False
Rhythm refers to the pitch of a note.
Rhythm refers to the pitch of a note.
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Silences in music are represented by symbols called notes.
Silences in music are represented by symbols called notes.
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Timbre refers to the loudness of a sound.
Timbre refers to the loudness of a sound.
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Pitch can be graphically represented on a system of four lines and five spaces called a staff.
Pitch can be graphically represented on a system of four lines and five spaces called a staff.
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Wooden instruments, such as clarinets and oboes, are bright and brilliant when played.
Wooden instruments, such as clarinets and oboes, are bright and brilliant when played.
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In music, tempo refers to the loudness or softness of the sound
In music, tempo refers to the loudness or softness of the sound
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The dynamic level of music can change gradually from loud to soft
The dynamic level of music can change gradually from loud to soft
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In music, texture refers to the rhythm of the piece
In music, texture refers to the rhythm of the piece
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Appreciating quality dance is defined by understanding the history of dance only
Appreciating quality dance is defined by understanding the history of dance only
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Learning in dance is a passive process
Learning in dance is a passive process
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Dance appreciation involves the study of dance in a single context
Dance appreciation involves the study of dance in a single context
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Form in music refers to the loudness or softness of the sound
Form in music refers to the loudness or softness of the sound
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Indigenous dance is a type of modern dance
Indigenous dance is a type of modern dance
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Study Notes
Music Appreciation
- Music consists of three main elements: melody, rhythm, and harmony.
- Music notation allows musicians to precisely locate and reproduce musical sounds using symbols that represent pitch and rhythm.
- Learning music enables students to:
- Value and appreciate the diversity of music traditions from different parts of the world.
- Develop an awareness of the ethical and environmental implications of their own practices.
Values of Music Appreciation
- This unit focuses on the idea of aesthetics, appreciation, and values of musical works.
- It teaches students how to appreciate and evaluate musical works in general.
Basic Elements of Music
- Rhythm: the beat or steady pulse of music, which includes duration (the length of each sound or silence).
- Pitch: represents the perceived fundamental frequency of a note, which can be graphically represented on a staff.
- Timbre: the individual tonal color of each musical instrument, such as bright and brilliant (brass instruments) or mellow and dark (wooden instruments).
- Tempo: the relative speed at which a musical piece is played, which can be indicated at the beginning of the piece or left to the performer's consideration.
- Dynamics: the loudness or softness of the music, which can change gradually or suddenly.
- Form: the structural outline of a piece or song, which can include sections like AB or Verse Chorus.
- Texture: the way multiple voices (or instruments) interact in a composition, which can also be described as a musical hierarchy.
Indigenous Dance
- Appreciating quality dance involves understanding and beliefs about dance education informed by current theory and practice.
- The learning lens highlights key understandings about learning that inform quality dance practice, including:
- Learning is an active, embodied, and social process of constructing meaning.
- Learning is recursive and shaped by the dynamic interaction of prior knowledge and new experiences.
Dance Appreciation
- Dance Appreciation is an exploration of how to understand and think about dance in various contexts.
- It involves understanding the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various forms of dance, including traditional, modern, indigenous, folk, and ancient dance.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of music appreciation, including melody, rhythm, and harmony, as well as music notation. It's a great introduction to the world of music and personal exploration.
