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Music theory, dynamics, tempo, texture, eras

Quiz by Anne-Marie O Keeffe

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  • Q1
    Which term refers to the loudness or softness of music?
    Tempo
    Dynamics
    Texture
    Eras
    30s
  • Q2
    Which musical era is known for its elaborate ornamentation and complexity in compositions?
    Classical
    Romantic
    Baroque
    Renaissance
    30s
  • Q3
    Which term is used to describe the speed at which beats occur in music?
    Dynamics
    Texture
    Tempo
    Eras
    30s
  • Q4
    Which musical era is known for its emphasis on emotional expression, individualism, and appreciation of nature?
    Baroque
    Romantic
    Renaissance
    Classical
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the term used in music to describe the combination of simultaneous melodic lines?
    Heterophony
    Polyphony
    Homophony
    Monophony
    30s
  • Q6
    Which term is used to describe the overall character or quality of sound in music?
    Timbre
    Harmony
    Rhythm
    Pitch
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the term 'fortissimo' indicate in music notation?
    Moderately loud
    Very loud
    Moderately soft
    Very soft
    30s
  • Q8
    Which term in music theory refers to the organization of beats into regular groups?
    Tessitura
    Harmony
    Meter
    Melody
    30s
  • Q9
    What term describes a musical idea repeated at a higher or lower pitch?
    Sequence
    Triadic Melodies
    Step Movement
    Imitation
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following refers to the use of notes held on the same pitch over and over again in a melody? A) Repeated notes B) Leap movement C) Sustained notes D) Tie/Slur
    Tie/Slur
    Sustained Notes
    Leap Movement
    Repeated Notes
    30s
  • Q11
    When a melody moves up or down by a single note at a time, it is called: A) Triadic melodies B) Leap movement C) Step movement D) Imitation
    Leap Movement
    Imitation
    Triadic Melody
    Step Movement
    30s
  • Q12
    Which tempo marking instructs the performer to play at a very slow pace? A) Allegro B) Presto C) Adagio D) Moderato
    Adagio
    Allegro
    Moderato
    Presto
    30s
  • Q13
    Which term refers to playing a note or passage smoothly and connected without any noticeable breaks between the notes?
    Slur
    Staccato
    Legato
    Pizzicato
    30s
  • Q14
    What term in music indicates that notes should be played in a short, separated manner?
    Pizzicato
    Legato
    Staccato
    Slur
    30s
  • Q15
    Which term in music involves plucking the strings of a string instrument instead of using a bow?
    Slur
    Staccato
    Legato
    Pizzicato
    30s

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