Music I Exam Study Notes

What is the purpose of a bridge in a song?

In a music context, what does 'ternary form' refer to?

What is typically found in the chorus of a song?

What defines a 'phrase' in music?

What describes 'binary form' in music?

What term describes music played in a detached style?

Which term means 'loud' in musical dynamics?

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

What value does a dot placed after a note extend its duration by?

What is the function of slurs in music notation?

What is the definition of ties in music?

Which term is a tempo marking that indicates a fast pace?

What are two common methods to find beats per minute (bpm)?

Music I Exam Study Notes

Staccato - A detached style of playing
Legato - A smooth style of playing
Forte - Loud
Tempo - The speed of which a piece of music is played
Dots after a note - Extend the value of a note by 1 and 1/2 times
Slurs - Connect two or more different notes and mean to play the notes legato (smoothly)
Ties - Connect two notes of the same pitch and then combines their value
Allegro - Italian terminology for a fast tempo marking.
Beats per minute (bpm) can be determined by tapping your foot to the beat or using a metronome.
Interval - The distance between two pitches
Verse - tells the story and gives the details of the song
Chorus - The most important words in the song
Bridge - A short section that links together two main sections
Section - A few phrases put together (like a paragraph)
Binary form - A piece of music with 2 sections (AB)
Ternary form - A piece of music with 3 sections (ABA)
Phrase - A short, musical idea (like a sentence)

Harmonic Intervals

Unison - Two notes played at the same pitch
Second - Two notes played two steps apart
Third - Two notes played three steps apart
Fourth - Two notes played four steps apart
Fifth - Two notes played five steps apart
Sixth - Two notes played six steps apart
Seventh - Two notes played seven steps apart
Octave - Two notes played eight steps apart (or the same note one octave above the original pitch)

Prepare for your Music I exam with these essential study notes. This quiz covers key musical terms and concepts such as staccato, legato, tempo, and various forms of musical structure. Whether you're reviewing terminology or understanding song structure, this quiz will help solidify your knowledge.