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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melody?

  • Phrases
  • Contour
  • Tempo (correct)
  • Range

    • A conjunct melody moves by large leaps between pitches.

    False (B)

    What is the term for the resting points within a melody?

    Cadences

    The organization of beats into measures is called ______.

    <p>meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a simple meter?

    <p>Quintuple (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Syncopation occurs when a strong beat is emphasized.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following musical terms with their definitions:

    <p>Harmony = The vertical aspect of music, involving the simultaneous sounding of pitches. Chord = A collection of three or more pitches sounded together. Scale = A particular sequence of pitches used as the basis for harmony. Tonality = The organizing principle of harmony, creating a central key or tonality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between consonance and dissonance in music?

    <p>Consonance refers to harmonious, pleasing combinations of sounds, while dissonance creates a sense of tension or instability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of instruments?

    <p>Electrophone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A piano and a harpsichord are both considered keyboard instruments.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a pitched and an unpitched percussion instrument?

    <p>A pitched percussion instrument produces a specific, definable pitch. An unpitched percussion instrument produces a non-pitched sound; it doesn't have a definitive pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ is a type of instrument that produces sound by vibrating a stretched membrane, such as a drum.

    <p>membranophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following instrument families with their primary technique of sound production:

    <p>String = Vibrating stretched strings Woodwind = Vibrating column of air Brass = Vibrating air column within a tube Percussion = Striking, shaking, or hitting a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The octave is a musical interval that spans two notes with the same name.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic texture in music?

    <p>Melody (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a musical form that consists of two distinct sections?

    <p>Binary form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term ______ refers to the speed or pace of music.

    <p>tempo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the musical terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Tonic = The first note of a scale, also known as the root Modulation = A change in the key of a piece of music Ostinato = A repeating musical phrase or pattern Theme = A main melody or idea in a piece of music Dynamics = The volume or loudness of music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a musical texture characterized by multiple melodic lines that are independent of each other?

    <p>Polyphony (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A crescendo indicates a gradual increase in volume, while a diminuendo indicates a gradual decrease in volume.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?

    <p>Major scales are characterized by a bright and cheerful sound, while minor scales have a darker and more somber tone. This difference is primarily due to the placement of the half steps within the scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam 1 Study Guide - MUS 153

    • Exam Date: February 6
    • Material Covered: Chapters 1-10 of The Enjoyment of Music, and in-class lectures.
    • Allowed Materials: 3x5 notecard
    • Additional Resources: Tutorials available at https://digital.wwnorton.com/enjmusic14

    Chapter 1: Melody

    • Key Terms: melody, contour, range, interval, conjunct, disjunct, phrases, cadence
    • Melody Concept: Melody is a succession of pitches perceived as a whole.
    • Melody Attributes: Defined by its contour (shape) and range (span of pitches).
    • Interval Movement: Intervals create either conjunct (smooth) or disjunct (leaping) melodies.
    • Melodic Structure: Melodies consist of phrases that end in cadences (resting points).

    Chapter 2: Rhythm and Meter

    • Key Terms: rhythm, meter, beats, measures (bars), simple meters, compound meters, syncopation, nonmetric
    • Rhythm Definition: Rhythm is the movement of music through time.
    • Meter Definition: Meter organizes beats (pulse) into measures (bars).
    • Meter Types: Simple meters (duple, triple, quadruple) have a clear strong/weak beat pattern within measures.
    • Compound Meter: Complex meters, with subdivisions of beats within measures.
    • Syncopation: A rhythmic effect where emphasis is placed on unexpected beats.

    Chapter 3: Harmony

    • Key Terms: harmony, chord, scale, triad, tonic, major scale, minor scale, tonality, consonance/dissonance
    • Harmony: The vertical aspect of music, providing the accompaniment to the melody.
    • Chords and Scales: Chords are collections of pitches sounding together, and scales are ordered sequences of pitches.
    • Tonality: The organization of harmony around a central tone (tonic).
    • Consonance/Dissonance: Consonant chords sound pleasant, dissonant chords sound less so.

    Chapter 4: The Organization of Musical Sounds

    • Key Terms: octave, half step/whole step, chromatic scale, diatonic scale, sharp/flat, tonic/tonality, key, modulation, transposition
    • Octave and Chromatic Division: Understand the octave and its chromatic division.
    • Scale Structures: Understand major and minor scales/modes.
    • Chord Functions: Understand basic chord functions in the major/minor system.

    Chapter 5: Musical Texture

    • Key Terms: texture, monophony, polyphony, homophony, heterophony
    • Texture: The interweaving of melodic and harmonic elements.
    • Texture Types: Monophony (single melody), Polyphony (multiple independent melodies), Homophony (melody with accompaniment), Heterophony (variations of a single melody)

    Chapter 6: Musical Form

    • Key Terms: form, strophic, through-composed, binary/ternary, ostinato, theme, call-and-response
    • Form in Music: The organization of musical sections based on repetition, contrast, and variation.
    • Form Types: Strophic, Binary, Ternary, and Call-and-Response.
    • Musical Building Blocks: Theme and Motive

    Chapter 7: Musical Expression

    • Key Terms: tempo, dynamics, crescendo/decrescendo, accelerando/diminuendo
    • Tempo: Speed or pace of music.
    • Dynamics: Volume (loudness/softness) in music.
    • Dynamic Markings/Terms: Understanding markings from slowest to fastest.

    Chapter 9: Voices and Instrument Families

    • Key Terms: timbre/register, instrument, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, chordophone, aerophone, membranophone, idiophone
    • Voice and Instrument Families: Know characteristics of various voice and instrument classifications.

    Chapter 10: Western Musical Instruments

    • Key Terms: strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion (pitched/unpitched), keyboard instruments
    • Familiarize Yourself: Know instruments within the categories for Western musical instruments including characteristics.

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