Midterm Exam in SEDMU 2024-2025 PDF

**UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION** Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS College/ Department: CTEAS Semester: 1^st^ A.Y. 2024-2025 Subject/ Course : Teaching Music in the Elementary Grade Exam Period: Midterm Code: SEDMU 312 Time: TTH 2:30-4:00 PM CONTENT AR...

**UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION** Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS College/ Department: CTEAS Semester: 1^st^ A.Y. 2024-2025 Subject/ Course : Teaching Music in the Elementary Grade Exam Period: Midterm Code: SEDMU 312 Time: TTH 2:30-4:00 PM CONTENT AREA/ SKILLS REMEMBERING UNDERSTANDING APPLYING ANALYZING EVALUATING CREATING NO. OF ITEMS \% ----------------------------------- ------------- --------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- -------------- ------ Music Notation and Theory 10 5 5 0 0 0 20 20% Scales and Interval 8 7 5 0 0 0 20 20% Rhythm and Meter 7 8 5 0 0 0 20 20% Musical Instruments and Ensembles 10 5 5 0 0 0 20 20% Harmony and Texture 8 7 5 0 0 0 20 20% NUMBER OF ITEMS 43 32 25 0 0 0 100 100% PERCENTAGE 43% 32% 25% \- \- \- 100% 100% PREPARED BY: GINALYN DEL CORRO CHECK BY: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE: September 16, 2024 REMARKS: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **TEST QUESTIONS** **Multiple Choice**: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. **1. Which of the following is NOT a common accidental in music notation?**\ a. Sharp\ b. Flat\ c. Natural\ d. Diminished **2. The interval between C and F is a:**\ a. Perfect fourth\ b. Major third\ c. Perfect fifth\ d. Minor sixth **3. Which of these scales has one flat in its key signature?**\ a. C major\ b. G major\ c. F major\ d. D major **4. What type of clef is also known as the F-clef?**\ a. Treble clef\ b. Alto clef\ c. Tenor clef\ d. Bass clef **5. In the C major scale, between which scale degrees do we find a half step?**\ a. 2nd and 3rd\ b. 3rd and 4th\ c. 5th and 6th\ d. 1st and 2nd **6. Which of the following best describes melodic contour?**\ a. The rhythm of a melody\ b. The overall shape or direction of a melody\'s pitches\ c. The harmony supporting a melody\ d. The dynamics of a melody **7. What interval is formed between the notes C and A?**\ a. Major sixth\ b. Minor seventh\ c. Perfect fifth\ d. Augmented fourth **8. Which of these is NOT a type of scale commonly taught in elementary music?**\ a. Major scale\ b. Minor scale\ c. Pentatonic scale\ d. Chromatic scale **9. What does a double sharp do to a note?**\ a. Raises it by one half step\ b. Lowers it by one half step\ c. Raises it by one whole step\ d. Lowers it by one whole step **10. In music notation, what do ledger lines represent?**\ a. Measure divisions\ b. Rhythmic patterns\ c. Extended staff for higher or lower pitches\ d. Dynamic markings **11. Which of the following intervals is considered dissonant?**\ a. Perfect fifth\ b. Major third\ c. Tritone\ d. Octave **12. What is the correct order of sharps in key signatures?**\ a. F C G D A E B\ b. B E A D G C F\ c. C F B E A D G\ d. G D A E B F C **13. How many half steps are in a whole step?**\ a. One\ b. Two\ c. Three\ d. Four **14. Which of these notes is enharmonically equivalent to C\#?**\ a. B\ b. D\ c. Db\ d. B\# **15. What is the interval between the tonic and dominant of a major scale?**\ a. Major third\ b. Perfect fourth\ c. Perfect fifth\ d. Major sixth **16. In the G major scale, which note is sharpened?**\ a. C\ b. D\ c. E\ d. F **17. What does the bottom number in a time signature represent?**\ a. Number of beats per measure\ b. Type of note that gets one beat\ c. Tempo of the piece\ d. Key of the composition **18. Which of these is NOT a common way to name pitches?**\ a. Letter names (A, B, C, etc.)\ b. Solfège syllables (do, re, mi, etc.)\ c. Numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)\ d. Color names (red, blue, green, etc.) **19. What is the term for notes that sound the same but are spelled differently?**\ a. Homophonic\ b. Enharmonic\ c. Diatonic\ d. Chromatic **20. Which of the following best describes the construction of a major scale?**\ a. Whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half\ b. Whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole\ c. Half, whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole\ d. Whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole, half **21. Which of the following intervals is considered a perfect fourth?**\ a. C to F\ b. D to G\#\ c. E to A\ d. B to E **22. In the key of G major, which note is sharped in the key signature?**\ a. C\ b. D\ c. E\ d. F **23. What is the term for a symbol that raises a pitch by one half step?**\ a. Flat\ b. Natural\ c. Double sharp\ d. Sharp **24. Which scale pattern correctly represents a major scale?**\ a. Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole\ b. Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half\ c. Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole\ d. Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half **25. What is the enharmonic equivalent of C\#?**\ a. B\#\#\ b. D♭\ c. B\ d. D **26. Which of the following time signatures represents a compound meter?**\ a. 3/4\ b. 2/4\ c. 6/8\ d. 4/4 **27. In music, what does the term \"ostinato\" refer to?**\ a. A gradual increase in tempo\ b. A consistently repeated musical pattern\ c. A type of musical scale\ d. A sudden change in dynamics **28. What is the correct definition of \"meter\" in music?**\ a. The speed at which a piece of music is played\ b. The volume of a musical composition\ c. A repeating pattern of strong and weak beats\ d. The pitch of a musical note **29. Which of the following is NOT a common tempo marking?**\ a. Allegro\ b. Andante\ c. Presto\ d. Fortissimo **30. In a 6/8 time signature, how many eighth notes are in each measure?**\ a. 4\ b. 6\ c. 8\ d. 3 **31. What does the Italian term \"accelerando\" mean in music?**\ a. Gradually getting slower\ b. Maintaining a steady tempo\ c. Gradually getting faster\ d. Suddenly stopping **32. Which of the following note values is equivalent to two quarter notes?**\ a. Whole note\ b. Half note\ c. Eighth note\ d. Sixteenth note **33. In conducting, what does the downbeat typically indicate?**\ a. The last beat of a measure\ b. The weakest beat in a measure\ c. The first beat of a measure\ d. A change in dynamics **34. What is the purpose of a time signature in music notation?**\ a. To indicate the key of the piece\ b. To show the tempo of the music\ c. To specify the number of beats per measure and the note value of each beat\ d. To determine the overall length of the composition **35. Which of the following is an example of a simple meter?**\ a. 6/8\ b. 9/8\ c. 3/4\ d. 12/8 **36. What is the definition of \"rhythm\" in music?**\ a. The highness or lowness of a sound\ b. The volume of a musical passage\ c. The aspect covering the flow and movement of music as ordered in time\ d. The simultaneous combination of different notes **37. In a quadruple meter, which beats are typically the strongest?**\ a. 1 and 2\ b. 2 and 4\ c. 1 and 3\ d. 3 and 4 **38. What does the Italian term \"largo\" indicate in music?**\ a. Very fast\ b. Moderately slow\ c. Very slow and broad\ d. Lively and quick **39. How many beats does a whole rest typically represent?**\ a. 1 beat\ b. 2 beats\ c. 3 beats\ d. 4 beats **40. Which of the following is NOT a type of meter?**\ a. Duple\ b. Triple\ c. Quadruple\ d. Pentuple **41. What is an \"upbeat\" in music?**\ a. The strongest beat in a measure\ b. The last beat in a measure leading to the first beat of the next measure\ c. A sudden increase in volume\ d. A high-pitched note **42. In cut time (2/2), which note value receives one beat?**\ a. Whole note\ b. Half note\ c. Quarter note\ d. Eighth note **43. What does the conducting pattern for 3/4 time look like?**\ a. Down, right, up\ b. Down, left, right, up\ c. Down, out, in\ d. Down, in, out, up **44. Which tempo marking indicates the slowest speed?**\ a. Andante\ b. Largo\ c. Moderato\ d. Allegretto **45. What is the main difference between simple and compound meter?**\ a. The number of beats per measure\ b. The speed at which the music is played\ c. How each beat is naturally divided (into two or three parts)\ d. The instruments used in the composition **46. In compound meter, each beat is naturally divided into:**\ a. Two equal parts\ b. Four equal parts\ c. Three equal parts\ d. Five equal parts **47. Which of the following time signatures represents a simple triple meter?**\ a. 6/8\ b. 3/4\ c. 4/4\ d. 2/2 **48. What is the Italian term for \"gradually getting faster\"?**\ a. Ritardando\ b. Andante\ c. Accelerando\ d. Largetto **49. In conducting, how many basic beats are shown for a 4/4 time signature?**\ a. Two\ b. Three\ c. Five\ d. Four **50. Which of the following notes receives one beat in 6/8 time?**\ a. Quarter note\ b. Half note\ c. Eighth note\ d. Sixteenth note **51. What is timbre in music?**\ a. The volume of a sound\ b. The pitch of a note\ c. The character and quality of a sound\ d. The duration of a musical piece **52. Which of the following is NOT a major category of music production?**\ a. Vocal music\ b. Instrumental music\ c. Electronic music\ d. Body percussion **53. What does the term \"solo\" mean in music?**\ a. A group performance\ b. A duet\ c. An accompaniment\ d. A single instrument or voice featured prominently **54. What is the role of accompaniment in music?**\ a. To be the main melody\ b. To support the principal part or parts\ c. To replace the soloist\ d. To conduct the orchestra **55. In a typical SATB choir, which voice part sings the highest notes?**\ a. Alto\ b. Tenor\ c. Soprano\ d. Bass **56. Which voice type is typically the lowest for adult males?**\ a. Tenor\ b. Baritone\ c. Alto\ d. Bass **57. What is a drum and lyre band also known as?**\ a. Marching band\ b. Drum and bugle corps\ c. Symphonic orchestra\ d. Jazz ensemble **58. Which instrument in a drum and lyre band plays the melody?**\ a. Snare drum\ b. Bass drum\ c. Lyre\ d. Cymbals **59. What is the primary function of the drum section in a drum and lyre band?**\ a. To play the melody\ b. To provide accompaniment\ c. To conduct the band\ d. To carry the flag **60. Which of the following is NOT typically found in a rondalla ensemble?**\ a. Bandurria\ b. Guitar\ c. Flute\ d. Double bass **61. What is the largest bowed string instrument in an orchestra?**\ a. Cello\ b. Viola\ c. Double bass\ d. Violin **62. Which woodwind instrument is known for giving the standard tuning pitch to the entire orchestra?**\ a. Flute\ b. Clarinet\ c. Oboe\ d. Bassoon **63. How is sound produced in brass instruments?**\ a. By blowing into a reed\ b. By striking with mallets\ c. By vibrating the lips into a metal mouthpiece\ d. By plucking strings **64. Which brass instrument uses a sliding mechanism to produce and control pitches?**\ a. Trumpet\ b. French horn\ c. Tuba\ d. Trombone **65. What are timpani also known as?**\ a. Snare drums\ b. Kettledrums\ c. Bass drums\ d. Cymbals **66. Which percussion instrument is played similarly to a piano?**\ a. Xylophone\ b. Marimba\ c. Celesta\ d. Glockenspiel **67. What is the primary material used to make cymbals?**\ a. Wood\ b. Plastic\ c. Tin and copper alloy\ d. Steel **68. Which string instrument is slightly larger than a violin and typically plays in the alto clef?**\ a. Cello\ b. Viola\ c. Double bass\ d. Guitar **69. What type of reed does an oboe use?**\ a. Single reed\ b. Double reed\ c. No reed\ d. Triple reed **70. Which section of the orchestra typically has the loudest instruments?**\ a. Strings\ b. Woodwinds\ c. Brass\ d. Percussion **71. Which instrument is typically used to give the standard tuning pitch (A or La) to the entire orchestra before a performance?**\ a. Violin\ b. Oboe\ c. Trumpet\ d. Flute **72. Which of the following is NOT a member of the string section in a Western orchestra?**\ a. Viola\ b. Cello\ c. Double Bass\ d. Clarinet **73. What is the primary method of sound production in brass instruments?**\ a. Blowing into a reed\ b. Striking with mallets\ c. Vibrating the lips into a metal mouthpiece\ d. Plucking strings **74. Which percussion instrument is capable of being tuned to exact low pitches?**\ a. Triangle\ b. Snare Drum\ c. Cymbals\ d. Timpani **75. What is the highest-pitched instrument in the woodwind section?**\ a. Flute\ b. Clarinet\ c. Oboe\ d. Bassoon **76. What is the definition of harmony in music?**\ a. The relationship between two or more pitches sounded together\ b. The distance between two pitches played one after another\ c. The blending of different timbres in an orchestra\ d. The rhythm pattern in a musical composition **77. Which of the following is NOT a consonant interval?**\ a. Perfect 5th\ b. Major 3rd\ c. Minor 7th\ d. Octave **78. How many notes are required to form a chord?**\ a. Two\ b. Three or more\ c. Four\ d. Five **79. What is the definition of a harmonic interval?**\ a. The distance between two pitches played sequentially\ b. The relationship between melody and harmony\ c. The distance between two pitches sounded together\ d. The time between two musical phrases **80. Which of the following is considered a dissonant interval?**\ a. Major 6th\ b. Minor 3rd\ c. Major 2nd\ d. Unison **81. In a C major triad, what are the notes?**\ a. C, E, G\ b. C, F, A\ c. C, D, G\ d. C, E, A **82. What is the pattern for constructing a minor triad?**\ a. Root, major third, perfect fifth\ b. Root, minor third, perfect fifth\ c. Root, major third, diminished fifth\ d. Root, minor third, augmented fifth **83. Which of the following is NOT a primary triad in Western tonal music?**\ a. Tonic\ b. Subdominant\ c. Dominant\ d. Mediant **84. What does the term \"texture\" refer to in music?**\ a. The loudness of a piece\ b. The tempo of a composition\ c. The blending and manipulating of different sounds and melodic lines\ d. The choice of instruments in an orchestra **85. What is an ostinato?**\ a. A type of chord progression\ b. A consistently repeated pattern throughout a piece\ c. A form of musical notation\ d. A type of musical scale **86. Which texture consists of only one single melodic line without accompaniment?**\ a. Polyphony\ b. Homophony\ c. Monophony\ d. Heterophony **87. In music notation, how are chords typically written?**\ a. Notes arranged horizontally\ b. Notes stacked vertically\ c. Notes written in circular patterns\ d. Notes arranged diagonally **88. What is the interval between the root and the fifth in a major triad?**\ a. Major third\ b. Minor third\ c. Perfect fourth\ d. Perfect fifth **89. What is the quality of the interval between the third and fifth in a minor triad?**\ a. Major third\ b. Minor third\ c. Perfect fourth\ d. Diminished fifth **90. Which of the following best describes a descant in music?**\ a. The lowest voice in a composition\ b. A type of percussion instrument\ c. The highest voice in a composition\ d. A form of musical improvisation **91. What is the origin of the term \"polyphony\"?**\ a. Latin for \"many sounds\"\ b. Greek for \"many voices\"\ c. French for \"complex music\"\ d. Italian for \"multiple melodies\" **92. In the key of C major, what is the subdominant triad?**\ a. C major\ b. D minor\ c. F major\ d. G major **93. Which type of texture features a primary melodic line with subordinate accompanying parts?**\ a. Monophony\ b. Polyphony\ c. Homophony\ d. Cacophony **94. What is the interval between Do (C) and Re (D) called?**\ a. Major second\ b. Minor second\ c. Major third\ d. Perfect fourth **95. In music theory, what does the Roman numeral V typically represent in a major key?**\ a. Tonic triad\ b. Subdominant triad\ c. Dominant triad\ d. Mediant triad **96. Which of the following intervals is considered dissonant?**\ a. Perfect 5th\ b. Major 3rd\ c. Minor 7th\ d. Major 6th **97. What is the term for a set of three or more pitches sounded together?**\ a. Interval\ b. Chord\ c. Scale\ d. Melody **98. In a C major triad, what is the harmonic interval between the root and the third?**\ a. Minor 3rd\ b. Perfect 4th\ c. Major 3rd\ d. Perfect 5th **99. Which of the following is NOT a primary triad in Western tonal music?**\ a. Tonic\ b. Subdominant\ c. Dominant\ d. Mediant **100. What type of texture consists of several melodic lines combined simultaneously?**\ a. Monophony\ b. Homophony\ c. Polyphony\ d. Ostinato **ANSWER KEY:** 1. d 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. c 11. c 12. a 13. b 14. c 15. c 16. d 17. b 18. d 19. b 20. a 21. a 22. d 23. d 24. b 25. b 26. c 27. b 28. c 29. d 30. b 31. c 32. b 33. c 34. c 35. c 36. c 37. c 38. c 39. d 40. d 41. b 42. b 43. a 44. b 45. c 46. c 47. b 48. c 49. d 50. c 51. c 52. d 53. d 54. b 55. c 56. d 57. b 58. c 59. b 60. c 61. c 62. c 63. c 64. d 65. b 66. c 67. c 68. b 69. b 70. c 71. b 72. d 73. c 74. d 75. a 76. a 77. c 78. b 79. c 80. c 81. a 82. b 83. d 84. c 85. b 86. c 87. b 88. d 89. a 90. c 91. b 92. c 93. c 94. a 95. c 96. c 97. b 98. c 99. d 100. c