Chapter 1 Test : Terms

Question 1

Dynamics

Answer 1

Degrees of loudness or softness

Question 2

Tone color

Answer 2

Quality that distinguishes sounds

Question 3

Theme

Answer 3

Melody used as a basis for musical composition

Question 4

Variation

Answer 4

Changing some features of a musical idea while retaining others

Question 5

Contrast

Answer 5

Striking differences of pitch dynamics rhythm and tempo that provides a variety and change of mood

Question 6

Repetition

Answer 6

Reiteration of a motive, phrase, or section, often used to create a sense of unity

Question 7

Form

Answer 7

Organization of musical ideas

Question 8

3 Part Form

Answer 8

(ABA) can be represented as statement (A), contrast (B), return of statement (A)

Question 9

2 Part Form

Answer 9

(AB) can be represented as statement (A) and counter statement (B)

Question 10

Style

Answer 10

Characteristic way of using melody, rhythm, tone, color, dynamics, harmony, texture, and form in music

Question 11

Monophonic

Answer 11

Single melodic line without accompaniment

Question 12

Homophonic

Answer 12

Term describing music in which one main melody is accompanied by chords

Question 13

Polyphonic

Answer 13

Performance of two or more melodic lines of relatively equal interest at the same time

Question 14

Key

Answer 14

Central note scale and cord within a piece in relationship to which all other tones in the composition or heard

Question 15

Scale

Answer 15

Series of pitches arranged in order from high - low or low - high

Question 16

Tonic

Answer 16

Central tone of a melody or large piece of music

Question 17

Time signature

Answer 17

Two numbers one above other appearing at beginning of staff indicating meter

Question 18

Notation

Answer 18

System of writing down music so that specific pitches and rhythms can be communicated

Question 19

Meter

Answer 19

Organization of beats into regular groups

Question 20

Beat

Answer 20

Regular pulsation that divides music into equal units

Question 21

Tempo

Answer 21

Basic pace of music