MUS110 Exam #1

String players depend on the conductor, or sometimes the _________ to make their _________ strokes uniform. Choose answers from the following list: fret, string, bowing, concertmaster, drum major, majorette

concertmaster, bowing

Match the musical term with its functional grammatical parallel. A. Phrase B. Cadence 1. Period 2. Sentence

1B, 2A

Match the scale type to its corresponding description. A. Three-note scale B. Five-note scale C. Consists of all twelve half steps D. Seven whole- and half-step patterns 1. Pentatonic 2. Chromatic 3. Diatonic 4. Tritonic

1B, 2C, 3D, 4A

Match the descriptions to the textures. A. One lone melody B. Multiple melodies C. One melody that is performed in multiple versions at the same time. D. One main melody 1. Polyphonic 2. Homophonic 3. Heterophonic 4. Monophonic

1B, 2D, 3C, 4A

Match the tempo marking with its corresponding meaning. A. Presto B. Grave C. Allegro D. Adagio E. Andante 1. Walking pace 2. Fast 3. Very, very slow 4. Very fast 5. Quite slow

1E, 2C, 3B, 4A, 5D

Match the dynamic symbol to its corresponding meaning A. mf B. pp C. mp D. p E. f 1. forte 2. mezzo piano 3. pianissimo 4. piano 5. mezzo forte

1E, 2C, 3B, 4D, 5A

A homorhythmic texture is one in which all of the lines move in the same rhythm. A. True B. False

A

A second melody played against the first is called a countermelody. A. True B. False

A

A theme can be developed by using: A. All of these B. Rhythm C. Melody D. Harmony

A

Changing between keys within a single piece is called modulation, while changing the key of an entire piece is called transposition. A. True B. False

A

Composers use tempo and dynamics to achieve expression. A. True B. False

A

Dynamics denote the ______________ at which music is played. A. Volume B. Key C. Tempo

A

In music, tempo refers to the: A. Rate of speed B. Volume level C. Time signature D. Key signature

A

In simple meters the beat is divided into two, and in compound meters the beat is divided into how many? A. Three B. Two C. One D. Four

A

In strophic songs, the same music is repeated for each stanza of the text. A. True B. False

A

In triple meter, the accent is typically on the first beat. A. True B. False

A

Keyboard instruments like the organ are not easily classified into one of the four Western instrument families. A. True B. False

A

Secular music is often sung in the language of the people singing it. A. True B. False

A

Several rhythmic patterns that conflict with the underlying beat occurring simultaneously is called polyphony. A. True B. False

A

Steel drums are considered idiophones. A. True B. False

A

The most common chord in Western music is a triad, which consists of three pitches built on alternate notes of the scale. A. True B. False

A

The woodwind instrument that has no reed and is not made out of wood today is the: A. Flute B. Oboe

A

What is created when the accent is shifted to a weak beat or an offbeat? A. Syncopation B. Compound meter C. Simple meter

A

What is the classification of an instrument that makes sound from a vibrating string? A. Chordophone B. Idiophone C. Aerophone

A

When a melodic idea is used as a building block in the construction of a larger work, what is it called? A. A theme B. A meter C. A sequence

A

Which form features a statement of an idea, a contrasting idea, and then the return of the first idea (A-B-A)? A. Ternary B. Improvisation C. Binary

A

Which of the following best describes the setting of many notes to a syllable of text? A. Melismatic B. Syllabic C. Neumatic

A

Which of the following shows the correct order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest? A. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass B. Bass, tenor, alto, soprano C. Alto, soprano, bass, tenor

A

Which of the following are considered chamber ensembles? Choose all that apply. A. Duo sonata B. Piano quintet C. Orchestra D. Brass quintet E. Marching band

A, B, D

Which of the following are true about scales? Select all that apply. A. The distance between the first and the last notes of a scale is called an octave. B. The tonic (or, do) is the least important note of the scale. C. Melody and harmony are derived independently of scales. D. Most Western music is based on major or minor scales.

A, D

A melodic line that moves by small intervals is called___________ A. Disjunct B. Conjunct

B

A polyphonic texture has a single melodic line. A. True B. False

B

A short, repeated musical pattern used as a structural device is known as a(n): A. Contour B. Ostinato C. Drone

B

Historically, harmony and melody developed simultaneously. A. True B. False

B

If a major scale is transposed to a different starting pitch, the pattern of half steps and whole steps changes. A. True B. False

B

The number of beats in a measure determines which of the following? A. Rhythm B. Meter C. Tempo

B

The word "song" refers to any piece of music. A. True B. False

B

What are the formal sections of large-scale compositions such as the symphony called? A. Sequences B. Movements C. Motives

B

Which of the following ensembles relies mainly on winds and percussion? A. Gamelan B. Wind band C. Orchestra D. Choir

B

Which of the following terms are used to describe a single note? Please select all that apply. A. Range B. Duration C. Tone Color D. Contour

B, C

In The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, the composer _________ introduces the different instrument families of the modern _________ . Choose answers from the following list: Orchestra, Wind band, Benjamin Britten, J.S. Bach

Benjamin Britten, Orchestra

A single-line texture is known as: A. Heterophony B. Homophony C. Monophony

C

An accented beat followed by two weak beats indicates a ____________ meter. A. Duple B. Quadruple C. Triple

C

Flutes, whistles, and bagpipes fall into what instrument classification? A. Chordophones B. Idiophones C. Aerophones

C

Question 4 of 54 Which of the following terms is NOT used to describe the structure of a melody? A. Rhyme Scheme B. Phrase C. Timbre D. Cadence

C

The sign that indicates a pitch should be raised a half step is called a ____________ . A. Flat B. Treble C. Sharp D. Major

C

Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n): A. Interval B. Scale C. Chord

C

Which of the following determines the tonality of a piece? A. The rhyme scheme chosen by the composer. B. The meter chosen by the composer. C. The scale chosen by the composer.

C

Which of the following instruments are played with a double reed? A. Clarinet B. Flute C. Oboe D. Bassoon E. Saxophone

C, D

Which of the following is a part of the definition of homorhythm? A. It is only a part of instrumental music. B. The harmony does not move in synchronization with the melody. C. All the melodic lines move together in the same rhythm. D. All the words in the text are sounded together.

C, D

A song in which the music is repeated for each stanza of the poem is called: A. Secular B. Vernacular C. Nonlexical D. Strophic

D

Meter, marked in ____________ (or bars), organizes the ____________ in music. chords, syncopations, texture, harmony, beats, measures

Measures, Beats