9 Questions
The loudness or softness of a pitch is called its:
Lowest
Which of the following are the basic elements of music?
Rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre
The rate of speed of a musical composition is its:
Tempo
Music is never static, but continually moves in:
Time
Rhythm refers to the arrangement of:
Strong and weak pulses
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
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.
Test your knowledge of basic music concepts, including pitch, dynamics, and more. Identify the correct terms for musical elements and concepts.
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