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The loudness or softness of a pitch is called its:
The loudness or softness of a pitch is called its:
- Highest
- Lowest (correct)
Which of the following are the basic elements of music?
Which of the following are the basic elements of music?
- Rhythm, melody, harmony, and instruments
- Rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre (correct)
- Rhythm, melody, pitch, and dynamics
- Melody, harmony, amplitude, and timbre
The rate of speed of a musical composition is its:
The rate of speed of a musical composition is its:
- Tempo (correct)
- Pulse
- Meter
- Beat
Music is never static, but continually moves in:
Music is never static, but continually moves in:
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Rhythm refers to the arrangement of:
Rhythm refers to the arrangement of:
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The stopping points that 'punctuate' melodic phrases are called:
The stopping points that 'punctuate' melodic phrases are called:
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A short melodic idea that sounds fragmentary is a:
A short melodic idea that sounds fragmentary is a:
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A recurring melody in a movement, a section of a movement, or an entire composition is called a:
A recurring melody in a movement, a section of a movement, or an entire composition is called a:
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A melody consists of one or more parts that are called:
A melody consists of one or more parts that are called:
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Study Notes
Music Elements
- The loudness or softness of a sound is called its dynamic.
- The highness or lowness of a sound is called its pitch.
Music Basics
- The basic elements of music are rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre.
- The rate of speed of a musical composition is its tempo.
Rhythm and Meter
- Rhythm refers to the arrangement of strong and weak pulses.
- Music is never static, but continually moves in time.
Melodic Phrases
- The stopping points that "punctuate" melodic phrases are called cadences.
- A short melodic idea that sounds fragmentary is a motive.
- A recurring melody in a movement, a section of a movement, or an entire composition is called a theme.
- A melody consists of one or more parts that are called phrases.
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