Elements of Music

Question 1

What are the two types of melody?

Answer 1

Conjunct and Disjunct

Question 2

What terms describe the range and pitch of a melody?

Answer 2

Range and Pitch

Question 3

What are the two directional types of melody?

Answer 3

Ascending and Descending

Question 4

What are the two types of scales in melody?

Answer 4

Diatonic and Chromatic

Question 5

What is the term for the way a melody is phrased?

Answer 5

Phrasing

Question 6

What are the two repetitive elements in music?

Answer 6

Ostinato and Riff

Question 7

What is a recurring theme in music called?

Answer 7

Leitmotif

Question 8

What is the term for spontaneous musical creation?

Answer 8

Improvisation

Question 9

What is a repeated musical idea called?

Answer 9

Sequence

Question 10

What is the term for when a melody is echoed or copied?

Answer 10

Imitation

Question 11

What are the two types of syllabic settings in music?

Answer 11

Syllabic and Melismatic

Question 12

What is the technique of using musical elements to reflect the meaning of lyrics?

Answer 12

Word painting

Question 13

What are the three main families of instruments?

Answer 13

Brass, Woodwind, Strings

Question 14

What are the brass instruments mentioned?

Answer 14

Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

Question 15

What are the woodwind instruments mentioned?

Answer 15

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe

Question 16

What are the string instruments mentioned?

Answer 16

Violin, Cello, Double Bass

Question 17

What are the two techniques for playing strings?

Answer 17

Arco and Pizzicato

Question 18

What are the keyboard instruments mentioned?

Answer 18

Piano, Synthesizer, Harpsichord

Question 19

What is the term for percussion techniques?

Answer 19

Drum fills

Question 20

What are the two types of musical groups?

Answer 20

Ensemble and Band

Question 21

What are two effects used in music production?

Answer 21

Distortion and Reverb

Question 22

What are the terms for articulation in music?

Answer 22

Legato and Staccato

Question 23

What is the term for emphasizing notes?

Answer 23

Accents

Question 24

What is the term for decorative musical notes?

Answer 24

Ornamentation

Question 25

What are the two types of ornamentation mentioned?

Answer 25

Tremolo and Trill

Question 26

What are additional decorative notes called?

Answer 26

Grace notes

Question 27

What is the term for sliding between pitches?

Answer 27

Glissando

Question 28

What is the technique for bending pitch?

Answer 28

Pitch Bend

Question 29

What are the two main aspects of rhythm?

Answer 29

Rhythm and Metre

Question 30

What are the two types of rhythm mentioned?

Answer 30

Straight and Swung

Question 31

What are the note lengths mentioned?

Answer 31

Crochet (1/4), Quaver (1/8), Semiquaver (1/16), Triplets, Dotted rhythms, Syncopation

Question 32

What are the simple time signatures?

Answer 32

2/4, 3/4, 4/4

Question 33

What are the compound time signatures?

Answer 33

6/8, 12/8

Question 34

What are the dynamics in music?

Answer 34

Terraced Dynamics, Sforzando, Crescendo, Diminuendo

Question 35

What are the dynamic levels mentioned?

Answer 35

Piano (p), Mezzo Forte (mf), Forte (f)

Question 36

What is the term for varying tempo?

Answer 36

Rubato

Question 37

What are the tempo terms mentioned?

Answer 37

Grave, Largo, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace

Question 38

What is the term for slowing down music?

Answer 38

Rallentando

Question 39

What is the popular song structure?

Answer 39

Verse, Chorus, Solo, Bridge, Outro

Question 40

What is the structure of Sonata Form?

Answer 40

Introduction, Exposition, Development Section, Recapitulation

Question 41

What is the theme and variations structure?

Answer 41

Theme and Variations

Question 42

What are the two types of harmony?

Answer 42

Diatonic and Chromatic

Question 43

What is the term for a sustained note?

Answer 43

Pedal or Drone

Question 44

What are the two types of harmony mentioned?

Answer 44

Consonant and Dissonant

Question 45

What is the term for the rhythm of chords?

Answer 45

Harmonic Rhythm

Question 46

What are the two main tonalities?

Answer 46

Major and Minor

Question 47

What is the term for changing keys?

Answer 47

Modulation

Question 48

What are the tonic, dominant, and relative minor?

Answer 48

Tonic, Dominant, Relative minor

Question 49

What is the term for a strong resolution in music?

Answer 49

Perfect Cadence

Question 50

What is the term for a weaker resolution in music?

Answer 50

Imperfect Cadence

Question 51

What are the types of texture in music?

Answer 51

Unison, Octaves, Monophonic, Homophonic, Polyphonic

Question 52

What is the term for melody dominated by harmony?

Answer 52

Melody Dominated Homophony