Question 1

What is the primary purpose of using chords in music composition?

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To create harmony and enhance the melody

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To focus on rhythm only

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To eliminate melody

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To simplify the composition

Question 2

Which traditional instrument is commonly associated with the Rondalla ensemble?

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Bandurria

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

Question 3

In choral arrangements, what is the term for a repeated section of music?

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Refrain

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Verse

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Bridge

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Coda

Question 4

What is the role of cultural context in enhanced ensemble performance?

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It helps to inform the interpretation and presentation of the music

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It has no impact on performance

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It only applies to solo performances

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It restricts creativity

Question 5

What is the basic triad structure in music theory?

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Root, third, and fifth

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Second, third, and sixth

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Root, second, and fourth

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Root, fifth, and seventh

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bamboo instruments?

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They are lightweight and made from natural materials

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They produce high-pitched sounds only

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They are heavy and bulky

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They are typically made of metal

Question 7

What is the purpose of dynamics in a musical performance?

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To convey emotion and intensity through varying volume

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To simplify the musical score

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To maintain a steady tempo

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To limit the number of instruments used

Question 8

What is the fundamental building block of music theory that describes the distance between two pitches?

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Interval

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Chord

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Scale

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Riff

Question 9

Which of the following is a common ensemble configuration for performing traditional Filipino music?

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Rondalla

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Orchestra

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Jazz Band

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Rock Band

Question 10

What type of harmony is typically used in choral arrangements to create a rich sound?

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Four-part harmony

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Pentatonic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Monophonic texture

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an idiophone?

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Kulintang

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Flute

Question 12

Which traditional instrument family is mostly made of bamboo?

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Wind instruments

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Percussion instruments

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String instruments

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Gong instruments

Question 13

What is the cultural role of the kudyapi in Mindanaoan traditions?

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Storytelling and courtship

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Agricultural ceremonies

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Ritual dance accompaniment

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Warfare and battle signals

Question 14

What does SATB stand for in choral music?

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Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

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Singers And Tenor Band

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Short And Tall Beats

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Solo And Trio Bass

Question 15

What is the purpose of a conductor in a choir?

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To lead and cue the performers

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To write the lyrics

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To manage audio recording

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To choose the costumes

Question 16

Which principle is most important in ensemble performance?

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Tuning and synchronization

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Individual improvisation

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Costuming

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Memorization

Question 17

In what way does performance become an educational tool in Sound 2?

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It deepens understanding of music in cultural contexts

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It trains students for commercial music production

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It teaches discipline only

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It helps students memorize musical terms

Question 18

Which element of music refers to the length of sounds and silences?

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Rhythm

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Texture

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 19

What is harmony in music?

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The combination of different notes played or sung at the same time

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The high part of a song

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The pattern of lyrics

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The rhythm of a drumbeat

Question 20

What does 'forte' (f) mean in music?

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Loud

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Slow

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Fast

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Soft

Question 21

A melody is:

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A succession of single notes that form a musical idea

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A group of chords

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A dynamic change

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A repeated rhythm

Question 22

What is the staff in music notation?

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A set of lines and spaces where music is written

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The team of musicians

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The beat pattern

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A musical scale chart

Question 23

Which chord is considered the tonic chord in the key of C major?

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C major

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G major

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A minor

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F major

Question 24

What does a sharp (♯) do to a note?

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Raises it by a half step

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Lowers it by a half step

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Cancels a flat

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Makes it louder

Question 25

In written music, what symbol indicates a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

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Ritardando

Question 26

What is the enharmonic equivalent of F♯?

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G♭

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G♯

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A

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E

Question 27

What is the interval between the notes D and A?

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Perfect 5th

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Diminished 5th

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Major 4th

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Minor 6th

Question 28

Which of the following keys has four sharps in its key signature?

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E major

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A major

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D major

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B major

Question 29

What is the function of the subdominant (4th scale degree) in music theory?

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To create tension leading to the dominant

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To act as the leading tone

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To resolve to the tonic

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To outline the mediant

Question 30

What does 'staccato' mean in music notation?

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To play notes in a detached, short manner

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To play notes with emphasis

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To play notes at a slower tempo

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To play notes smoothly and connected

Question 31

What is the enharmonic equivalent of C♯?

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D♭

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E♭

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D

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B

Question 32

What is the relative minor of A major?

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F♯ minor

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D minor

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C♯ minor

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E minor

Question 33

Which triad consists of the notes D, F, and A?

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D minor

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D major

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D augmented

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D diminished

Question 34

What is the interval between the notes C and A♭?

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Minor 6th

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Perfect 5th

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Major 6th

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Diminished 5th

Question 35

What is the interval between the notes F and D♭?

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Diminished 5th

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Minor 6th

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Major 6th

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Perfect 5th

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