31 Questions
Which part of the time signature tells the number of beats in a measure?
Top number
What does a half note look like?
A hollow note head with a stem and no flag
How many staves make up a Grand Staff?
Two
What does a rest symbol indicate?
That a player is not playing
Where does a bold double barline occur?
At the end of a piece or movement of music
What is an example of a grouping line?
A bracket
What is a natural sign used for?
To cancel an accident
What is another name for figured bass notation?
Thorough bass
What is the term most closely associated with neumatic music?
Gregorian chant
Which type of note is a hollow note head, a stem, and no flag?
Half note
What is the loudest dynamic marking in music?
Fortissimo
What does a clef convey to the performer?
The specific set of pitches on the staff
How many beats does the top number of a time signature indicate?
The number of beats in a measure
What is the term for a pitch with different names?
Enharmonic
What is the term for the construction of the vocal parts in a piece of music?
Voice leading
What is the term for notation that uses abstract visual symbols to convey musical meaning?
Graphic notation
What is the term for a collection of lead sheets in music?
Fake book
What is the term for the moving bass line in Baroque music?
Basso continuo
Match the following musical forms and instruments with their descriptions:
Modal = Uses groups of notes different from the Western scale improvised nha nhac = A type of royal court music performed with wind, string, and percussion instruments and dancers ca tru = A type of sung poetry that's often about love and loneliness dan tranh = 16-string zither
Match the following Vietnamese musical traditions and instruments with their descriptions:
dan bau = A one-string zither that dates to around 1770 Quan Ho Singing = A typical folk song from the Red River in northern Vietnam, always sung in groups Ken Bau = Kind of trumpet is used for parties, weddings, funerals Cong Chieng = Vietnamese Gongs
Match the following musical instruments and forms with their descriptions:
Modal = Uses groups of notes different from the Western scale improvised dan bau = A one-string zither that dates to around 1770 ca tru = A type of sung poetry that's often about love and loneliness Ken Bau = Kind of trumpet is used for parties, weddings, funerals
Match the following Vietnamese musical traditions with their descriptions:
nha nhac = A type of royal court music performed with wind, string, and percussion instruments and dancers Quan Ho Singing = A typical folk song from the Red River in northern Vietnam, always sung in groups Cong Chieng = Vietnamese Gongs ca tru = A type of sung poetry that's often about love and loneliness
Match the following musical instruments with their descriptions:
dan tranh = 16-string zither dan bau = A one-string zither that dates to around 1770 Ken Bau = Kind of trumpet is used for parties, weddings, funerals Dan Nhi = A simple instrument with 2 metal and wooden strings
Match the following with their roles in the history of music:
Cakewalk = Well-received dance form in the pre-Civil War South Ragtime = Music style used for accompanying the cakewalk Minstrel shows = Stages where cakewalk music found its way Piano = Single instrument to which cakewalk music was transposed
Match the following with their possible origins related to ragtime music:
Ragging = Type of shuffling clog dance Paper = Material on which the music was written down Notation = Process of writing down the music Ragtime = Name derived from several sources
Match the following with their roles in popularizing ragtime music:
Dance steps = Given certain rhythms by ragtime music Notation = Helped ragtime music gain popularity Instruments = Transposed from group to single instrument for cakewalk music General public = Favorited dance of this group
Match the following with their roles in the cakewalk and ragtime history:
Southern blacks = Held dance contests with cakes as prizes Nineteenth century = Popularity continued until this time Syncopated music = Usually performed during the cakewalk dance Shuffling clog dance = One possible origin for the term 'ragtime'
Match the following cities with their association to the popularity of ragtime music:
New Orleans, Louisiana = One of the main cities where ragtime first gained popularity St. Louis, Missouri = One of the main cities where ragtime first gained popularity
Match the following composers/performers with their association to ragtime music:
Scott Joplin = Best-known composer and performer of St. Louis ragtime James Scott = An important composer and performer of ragtime music 'Jelly Roll' Morton = An important composer and performer of ragtime music
Match the following musical styles with their influence on piano playing:
Ragtime = Had an important influence on the Dixieland style of piano playing Dixieland = Carried over and implemented many elements found in ragtime in its piano accompaniment style
Match the following musical elements with their contribution to ragtime music:
European style of composition = Contributed the manner in which the notes were put together in ragtime African styles = Contributed to the unique blend in ragtime of European and African styles
Test your knowledge of the elements of music with this quiz! From time signatures to clefs, rests to barlines, challenge yourself to see how well you know these fundamental concepts in music notation. Perfect for music students and enthusiasts alike!
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