omline test 2

A large mixed chorus will most likely include which voice parts? SSAA SATB TTBB SSAATTBB

SSAATTBB

suddenly

Subito

A(n) _____ section of music will be smooth and connected. introduction staccato legato bridge

legato

The _____ scale has a bright, cheery tonality. sharp major key signature minor

major

A single tune sung in unison by five different voices displays _____ texture. monophonic polyphonic homophonic no

monophonic

Which accidental cancels all other accidentals? natural flat sharp interval

natural

Which ensemble below includes a large group of strings? flute duet orchestra marching band string quintet

orchestra

in a combination of conjunct and disjunct motion can be used to create a pleasing melody.

pitch variation

When harmonies in a piece of music include several, independent melodies occurring simultaneously, we categorize the music as _____. polyphonic in texture a solo piece. quadruple in meter having antecedent & consequent phrases

polyphonic in texture

Which of the foundational musical elements is best defined as "the forward movement of music in time"? variety melody rhythm harmony

rhythm

three elements of music.

rhythm, melody, harmony

A _____ marking in music tells you to slow down the tempo. accel ritard decrescendo crescendo

ritard

standard five lines and four spaces on which music is written

staff

Which section of the orchestra is typically given front seating during rehearsal and performance? strings percussion woodwinds brass

strings

An alto singer reads music in the______ clef.

treble

High pitches are usually written _____. in the bass clef close together in the treble clef in 3rds

treble clef

A harp is an instrument with strings that is located in the percussion section of the orchestra. True False

true

Chords based on scale degrees create appropriate harmonies for a piece of music. True False

true

Most percussion instruments are unpitched. True False

true

has the highest pitch range of the brass instruments.

trumpet

Which foundational element of form is displayed by changing keys within a section of music? unity variety binary harmony

variety

Harmony is best described as ________ pitch relationships.

vertical

_____ instruments need air forced through them to produce musical sound. Wind String Percussion Orchestral

wind

Choose the lowest voice part typically sung by a woman's voice. soprano alto bass tenor

alto

the flared end of a brass instrument.

bell

Which type of meter accents the first beat in each measure? both a and b triple meter duple meter neither a nor b

both

Which section of the orchestra is considered the foundation because of its unique timbre? strings woodwinds brass percussion

brass

transitional material connecting two sections of music

bridge

This stringed instrument is rested on the floor because of its larger size. bassoon viola cello bass drum

cello

Which of the following would not help you analyze a melody? Look at the pitches. Determine an instrumental ensemble appropriate for the melody. Decide if the melody follows conjunct or disjunct movement. Look for a motif of some kind.

Determine an instrumental ensemble appropriate for the melody.

Which of the following instruments do not belong to the woodwind section? bassoon harp trombone piccolo viola

harp, trombone, viola

Which keyboard instrument has strings that are plucked instead of struck when the keys are pressed? synthesizer organ piano harpsichord

harpsichord

Who is responsible for the interpretation of orchestral music? conductor 1st flutist lead percussionist head violinist

conductor

pleasant, stable harmonic sound

consonance

A volume change in music is a change in _____. articulation dynamics duration timbre

dynamics

Which dynamic sign indicates very loud? (hint: two letters)

ff

Which of these instruments has the highest range? French horn cello timpani flute

flute