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What defines a chord?
What defines a chord?
- A harmonic combination that has three or more pitches sounding simultaneously (correct)
- A rhythmic pattern with no pitches
- A sequence of different pitches played in succession
- A single pitch played continuously
Which instrument belongs to the tenor-ranged woodwind family?
Which instrument belongs to the tenor-ranged woodwind family?
- Flute
- Violin
- Clarinet (correct)
- Trumpet
During which years did the Classic Era occur?
During which years did the Classic Era occur?
- c1750-1820 (correct)
- c1820-1900
- c1600-1750
- c1800-1850
Which composers are associated with the Classic Era?
Which composers are associated with the Classic Era?
What is the general term for a multi-movement work for soloist(s) and orchestra?
What is the general term for a multi-movement work for soloist(s) and orchestra?
Who leads a performing group of musicians?
Who leads a performing group of musicians?
What does 'crescendo' mean in musical terms?
What does 'crescendo' mean in musical terms?
Which percussion instrument consists of two circular brass plates struck together?
Which percussion instrument consists of two circular brass plates struck together?
What type of musical work is a concerto?
What type of musical work is a concerto?
Which era focused on structural unity, clarity, and balance in music?
Which era focused on structural unity, clarity, and balance in music?
Study Notes
Musical Terms
- Bass: Refers to the lowest male voice or the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion instrument.
- Bass Drum: The lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion instrument.
- Bassoon: The lowest-sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family, a double-reed instrument.
- Beat: A musical pulse.
- Brass Instrument: A powerful, metallic instrument with a mouthpiece and tubing that must be blown into by the player, examples include trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba.
- Cadenza: An unaccompanied section of virtuosic display played by a soloist in a concerto.
- Cello: The tenor-ranged instrument of the modern string family, an abbreviation for violoncello.
- Chamber Music: Music performed by a small group of players, one player per part.
Additional Musical Terms
- Da Capo: A written indication telling a performer to go back to the start of a piece, Italian for "to the head".
- Decrescendo/Diminuendo: Gradually getting quieter.
- Double Bass: The lowest-sounding instrument of the modern string family.
- Downbeat: The first beat of a musical measure, usually accented more strongly than other beats.
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Learn about various musical terms, including bass, beat, brass instruments and more. Test your knowledge of musical concepts!
