week 1 quiz questions

which grouping shows triple meter? a) ONE two three, ONE two three b) ONE two, ONE two, ONE two c) ONE two *three* four, ONE two *three* four d) ONE two three *four* five six, ONE two three *four* five six

a) ONE two three, ONE two three

sound is produced on a clarinet by: a) blowing on a reed b) pushing fingers on the keys c) blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece d) plucking a string

a) blowing on a reed

pitch is the quality of: a) highness or lowness of a sound b) loudness or softness of a sound c) brightness of dullness of tone color d) the speed of travel of sound waves

a) highness or lowness of a sound

the musical term for the effect called for by slurs in music is: a) legato b) staccato c) adagio d) sforzando

a) legato

what is the criterion for organizing the instruments of the orchestra in their present families? a) method of production of sound vibrations b) range of pitches possible c) capacity for dynamic contrasts d) tone color

a) method of production of sound vibrations

which symbol name indicates that a note should be raised one half step? a) sharp b) flat c) staccato d) ledger line

a) sharp

in which language or dynamics generally described? a) German b) Italian c) English d) French

b) Italian

which notational device shortens the rhythmic value of a note by one-half? a) a dot b) a flag c) a slut d) a tie

b) a flag

which shows the correct order from lowest range to highest range in the violin family? a) double bass, viola, cello, violin b) double bass, cello, viola, violin c) violin, viola, cello, double bass d) double bass, violin, viola, cello

b) double bass, cello, viola, violin

a measure or bar is: a) the time aspect of music b) each recurrence of a repeated pattern of strong and weak beats c) the length of a vibrating body d) one beat that is emphasized more than the others in a recurring pattern of strong or weak beats

b) each recurrence of a repeated pattern of strong and weak beats

which list names woodwinds that have approximately the same pitch range? a) flute, oboe, trumpet b) flute, oboe, clarinet c) clarinet, oboe, french horn d) flute, violin, oboe

b) flute, oboe, clarinet

how many octaves do most voices and instruments cover? a) about one b) four to five c) three to four d) two to three

b) four to five

the musical term for "medium" is: a) subito b) mezzo c) diminuendo d) sforzando

b) mezzo

plucking the string of a stringed instrument is called: a) legato b) pizzicato c) counterpoint d) violoncello

b) pizzicato

music is exclusively the art of: a) arranging sound vibrations into high and low pitches b) sound in time c) melody and rhythm d) tone color and duration

b) sound in time

the musical term for the effect called for by dots placed above or below notes is: a) legato b) staccato c) adagio d) largio

b) staccato

an interval is: a) the pitch range of an instrument or voice b) the distance or difference between two pitches c) a segment of vibrating string on a violin, viola, cello, or bass d) the time it takes to perform one tune

b) the distance or difference between two pitches

the harp's use in the orchestra is mainly: a) as a special effect rather than as a regularly occurring tone color b) to provide a duet role with the strings c) to create a rhythmic effect d) for Baroque-era music

b) to provide a duet role with the strings

which lists the brass family in order from the lowest range to the highest range? a) trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba b) tuba, trombone, french horn, trumpet c) tuba, trumpet, trombone, french horn d) french horn, tuba, trombone, trumpet

b) tuba, trombone, french horn, trumpet

which of these instruments is capable of playing melodies? a) triangle b) xylophone c) tam-tam d) cymbols

b) xylophone

which grouping shows duple meter? a) ONE, two three, ONE two three b) ONE two THREE four FIVE six, ONE two THREE four FIVE six c) ONE two, ONE two, ONE two, ONE two d) ONE two three four five, ONE two three four five

c) ONE two, ONE two, ONE two, ONE two

a scale consists of: a) all of the sounds that exist in nature b) all of the white keys on the piano c) a collection of fixed pitches in an octave segment d) all of the white and black keys on a piano

c) a collection of fixed pitches in an octave segment

the chromatic scale consists of: a) all black keys on a piano b) all white keys on a piano c) all black and white keys on a piano d) any collection of pitches in an octave segment

c) all black and white keys on a piano

which set of tempo markings is arranged in order from faster to slower? a) prestissimo, allegro, allegretto, moderato b) vivace, allegretto, allegro, andante c) allegro, presto, moderato, andante d) largo, larghetto, moderato, andantino

c) allegro, presto, moderato, andante

which is a brass instrument? a) oboe b) english horn c) bugle d) bassoon

c) bugle

the bassoon has a comparable range to which of the following instruments? a) viola b) oboe c) cello d) french horn

c) cello

the saxophone's tone color is similar to that of the: a) flute b) bassoon c) clarinet d) oboe

c) clarinet

which term indicates a gradual increase in dynamic level? a) diminuendo b) decrescendo c) crescendo d) mezzo forte

c) crescendo

unlike pianos, harpsichords are limited in their ________ capability. a) rhythmic b) harmonic c) melodic d) dynamic

c) melodic

acoustically speaking, a cycle is: a) the number of vibrations in a minute b) the amount of time it takes for a sound to travel from the source to the human ear c) one vibration that is transmitted through the air d) the number of vibrations in a second

c) one vibration that is transmitted through the air

which keyboard instrument is known as "the king of instruments"? a) clavichord b) piano c) organ d) harpsichord

c) organ

which dynamic indication is the softest? a) piano b) mezzo forte c) pianissimo d) mezzo piano

c) pianissimo

how is the piano different from the harpsichord? a) piano strings are plucked, whereas harpsichord strings are struck by hammers b) the piano can be played only rather quietly, but the harpsichord has a wide dynamic range c) piano strings are struck by hammers, whereas harpsichord strings are plucked d) the piano has a tuned set of strings activated at the keyboard, whereas harpsichord strings are plucked directly by the performer

c) piano strings are struck by hammers, whereas harpsichord strings are plucked

which list names the flute family in order form highest pitch range to lowest pitch range? a) bass flute, alto flute, flute, piccolo b) flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute c) piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute d) flute, piccolo, bass flute, recorder

c) piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute

in musical notation, the staff is: a) the collection of sharps or flats at the beginning of each line of music b) the symbol at the beginning of a composition showing how beats are grouped c) set of five parallel lines on which notes are placed d) the line used to connect two notes on the same line or space

c) set of five parallel lines on which notes are placed

what do all stringed instruments have in common? a) range of pitches possible b) the size of the instrument c) sound produced by taut strings to a sound box d) location in the orchestra

c) sound produced by taut strings to a sound box

which notational device lengthens a note by one half? a) a slur mark between the note and another note b) a beam between the note and another note c) a flag connected to the stem d) a dot to the right of the note

d) a dot to the right of the note

which scale is considered "symmetrical"? a) diatomic scale b) only C major, which uses only the white keys of the piano c) minor scale d) chromatic scale

d) chromatic scale

the set of seven pitches used in Western music is called a(n): a) chromatic scale b) octave c) interval d) diatonic scale

d) diatonic scale

the musical term for the level or strength of a sound is: a) pitch b) amplitude c) duration d) dynamics

d) dynamics

giving the beat an accent means: a) playing all of the beats exactly the same b) gradually increasing the dynamic level c) changing tone color d) making some of the beats more emphatic than the others

d) making some of the beats more emphatic than the others

which of the following lists of dynamics shows a change from louder to softer? a) piano; mezzo piano; mezzo forte b) fortissimo; mezzo forte; forte c) mezzo forte; mezzo piano; forte d) mezzo piano; piano; pianissimo

d) mezzo piano; piano; pianissimo

the definition of rhythm as a general term is the: a) organization of beats by accent b) time aspect of music c) speed of the beat d) relative duration of every note in a musical composition

d) relative duration of every note in a musical composition

which term refers to the specific arrangements of long and short notes in music? a) tempo b) meter c) beat d) rhythm

d) rhythm

tempo is the term for the: a) number of beats per measure b) arrangement of short and long notes c) arrangement of rhythms over the meter d) speed at which beats follow one another

d) speed at which beats follow one another

placement of accents away from their normal stresses in the meter results in: a) nonmetrical music b) simple triple meter c) compound triple meter d) syncopation

d) syncopation

an individual movement of music is often referred to by its: a) meter b) dynamic marking c) rhythm d) tempo indication

d) tempo indication

how is sound produced on brass instruments? a) the player blows through a hole in the side of the cylinder b) a single reed vibrates when air is blown through the small cup-shaped mouthpiece c) a double reed vibrates as air is blown through it d) the player's lips vibrate as air is blown between them into the small cup-shaped mouthpiece

d) the player's lips vibrate as air is blown between them into the small cup-shaped mouthpiece

frequency refers to: a) how often a pitch is sounded b) how fast sounds are repeated or played c) the loudness or quietness of a sound d) the speed or rate of the vibrations

d) the speed or rate of the vibrations

what do all woodwind instruments have in common? a) they are currently all made of wood b) all woodwinds use a reed of some sort as the vibrating sound producer c) they all have the same kind of mouthpiece through which air is blown d) they all set up vibrations in a column of air in a tube

d) they all set up vibrations in a column of air in a tube

playing in tune is more difficult on the: a) guitar b) flute c) piano d) violin

d) violin

how are pitches made in music? a) in fractional ratios such as 2:1, 3:1, and so on b) with numbers and prime marks c) with beams and flags d) with letters and prime marks

d) with letters and prime marks