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