Chapter 2 Music Questions

What does notation of music do for the art? (Select all that apply) a) allow it to reach a wider audience b) allow it to be stylistically precise c) allow it to be preserved or future generations d) allow performers to improvise

a & c

State each use of music as relaxation, ceremonials and rituals, or mental health. a) concerts b) music therapy c) social events d) state affairs e) dancing f) relaxation g) religious functions

a) entertainment b) mental health c) entertainment d) ceremonies and rituals e) entertainment f) mental health g) ceremonies and rituals

Name the term of the following: a) A weak pulse, irregular pulse, or no pulse at all. b) Organization of rhythmic pulses into groups of two or three beats. c) A clear pulse with strong beats occurring in various patterns.

a) non-metric b) metric c) mixed meter

The musical composition __________. a) moves forward in time, like a movie b) might move forward to a clear conclusion with emotional drive and energy c) sometimes is static and seems suspended in time d) typically contains a singable melody that is repeated many times

a, b, & c

What creates the "heartbeat" of music? a) a melody set to poetic forms b) a steady pulse or beat c) simple but direct chord differences d) complex textures

b

What does active listening require? (Select all that apply) a) knowledge of the notation b) intense focus c) commitment and energy d) mastery of music theory e) personal involvement

b, c, & e

Which of the following descriptions define a texture? a) one melody played with different rhythms in different movements of the same work b) one melody played or sung by all voices starting at different times c) a single melody sung by all voices or instruments as an Gregorian chant d) melodies with variations that alternate dissonant and consonant harmonies e) melody with accompaniment, like a song or hymn

b, c, & e

The definition of music as "sound and silence organized in time" is a(n) __________. a) inadequate definition of music b) precise definition of music c) objective definition of music d) personal definition of music

c

Pitch, duration, loudness, and tone quality are the qualities of __________. a) musical sounds b) synthesized sounds c) acoustical sounds d) all sounds

d

The change from one key to another in the course of a single piece is called __________.

modulation

True/False. -- Responses to music can cross cultural boundaries.

true

What does perceptive listening require one to do?(Select all that apply) a) describe your reactions of music you listen to b) learn why the music was created and what purpose or audience does it serve c) compare different styles and genres to music you already know d) concentrate on identifying the historical style period of the piece e) describe what you hear in words f) memorize the lyrics of songs and compare them to poems you like

a, b, c, & e

A change of tonal centers that creates a feeling of expectation and uncertainty followed by a calming return to the original key describes a __________. a) complete cadence b) modulation c) contrast and repetition d) chromatic harmony

b

Consonance in music refers refers to individuals and chords that __________. a) are static and do not move b) are restful and create comfortable feelings c) are tied by durations and measure groupings d) are grating and require resolution

b

For the listener, the repetition of themes in a musical work makes it __________. a) clear as to how the price was conceived b) comfortable and easier to understand c) stylistically unacceptable d) emotionally less opaque

b

The durations of the musical events in a musical work are determined by a rate of speed known as __________. a) groove b) tempo c) meter d) time signature

b

Which of the following explain why music exists in all cultures? a) It is a result of technical development b) It is great entertainment. c) It can be an emotional healing force. d) It is a stimulus to trade and commerce. e) It is a powerful method of communication. f) It is a powerful emotional stimulant.

b, c, e, & f

Which of the following examples of syncopated rhythmic patterns? UPPER CASE words represent accented beats. (Select all that apply) a) ONE, two, ONE, two b) one, TWO, one c) ONE, two, three, FOUR, five, six d) one, TWO, three, FOUR e) one AND two AND three AND four

b, d, & e

A simple melodic idea or rhythmic figure that is used to develop a musical idea or even an entire piece is called __________. a) a motive b) a subject c) a phrase d) a cadence

a

Notation __________. a) is interpreted by the performer to make music b) makes the music come alive c) dictates the style in which the music is performed d) is never altered by a performer

a

The function of rhythm is to __________. a) move music through time b) create poetic form c) add length and complexity d) create shifts in texture

a

What is the element of music that consists of a series of pitches of different durations that evokes a response from the listener? a) melody b) dynamics c) rhythm d) form

a

The physical characteristics of music are the concerns of __________. (Select all that apply) a) mathematics b) the science of acoustics c) engineering and physics d) audio technicians e) sonar diagnostics

a, b, & c

A person trained in the therapeutic use of music is called a music __________.

therapist

Another word for tone quality is __________.

timbres

What does perceptive listening require one to do?(Select all that apply) a) be an active listener b) understand the harmonic theory and chord structures of the piece c) concentrate on all that goes on in a piece d) understand how the piece affects the audience e) determine what musical elements make the piece unique f) identify the correct composer and performer

a, c, d, & e

A score is __________. a) a storyboard of a piece of music b) a guide for improvisation c) a coded version of the actual music d) an acoustical design map

c

A series of symbols that represent various sounds and musical efforts is called a system of __________. a) iconography b) ideographs c) notation d) musical equations

c

In music a specific, single tone is called a __________. a) frequency b) unison c) pitch d) tonic

c

Music that is not notated but created spontaneously by the performer is __________. a) aleatoric b) conceived c) improvised d) contrapuntal

c

One of the most fundamental elements of music is __________. a) complex syncopations b) the harmonic climax c) the rhythmic pulse d) colorful harmonic movements

c

What is the correct meaning of syncopation in music? a) Syncopation is the use of irregular pulses or no pulse at all. b) Syncopation is the use of asymmetric rhythm patterns. c) Syncopation is the accenting of weak or normally unaccented rhythmic pulses. d) Syncopation is the perfectly symmetrical meters with strong initial pulses.

c

Which of the following describes a cadence? (Select all that apply) a) a recurring dissonant chord b) a change of rhythm c) a point of energy moving forward d) a point of release of tension e) a point of rest

c, d, & e

The beginning music student can study which musical elements in order to become a more perceptive listener? a) study the score b) respect the technical mastery of the composer c) learn to recognize the timbres of the instruments and voices d) the duration, organization, and tempo of rhythmic pulses e) the range and motion of the pitches and how they are combined in melody and harmony f) the use of dynamic changes

c, d, e, & f

The section of a popular song that repeats both the melody and the lyrics is called __________. a) the trio or counter melody b) the main theme c) the hook or interlude d) the chorus or refrain

d

The term dynamics refers to __________. a) the tone color of the music b) the pulse of the music c) the texture of the music d) the volume of the music

d

What is the movement from one chord to the other? a) sequencing b) phrasing c) melodic cadence d) chord progression

d