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What name is given to the symbols that indicates the duration or time values of musical sounds?

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notes

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What symbol placed after a note extends the note’s value by one half?

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a dot

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Three groups or individuals are involved in the musical process. In addition to the performer(s) and listener(s), what other person is needed?

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composer

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What term means the speed of the beats in music?

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tempo

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What aspect of rhythm in music is made up of patterns of strong and weak beats?

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meter

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What term refers to the smallest identifiable melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build melody?

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motive

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What is the name of the numerical arrangement that indicates meter? (The top number tells how many beats and the bottom what kind of beats.)

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time signature

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Name the element of music which deals with the simultaneous combination of tones. It begins with three-tone chords called triads.

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harmony

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What is the texture called when two or more melodies are sounding at the same time?

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polyphonic

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What is the texture called when a melody is accompanied by other parts?

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homophonic

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What term is given to melodic passages that are repeated two or more times at different pitch levels?

a. motives
b. sequences
c. themes
d. harmonics
e. meters

A

sequences

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When a tone receives an account other than on a normal metric accent, the tone is said to be ______________.

a. metric
b. textured
c. syncopated
d. sequenced
e. chromatic

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syncopated

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13
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Generally, chord progressions begin and end on the ____________.

a. dominant
b. subdominant
c. fermata
d. whole note
e. tonic

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tonic

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14
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Keys on the piano having the same name are called ___________ of each other.

a. triads
b. octaves
c. timbres
d. ratios
e. intervals

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octaves

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It is made up of five lines and four spaces.

a. sharp
b. major scale
c. staff
d. lieder
e. minor scale

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staff

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16
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Three-tone chords built in thirds.

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triad

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17
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Silence between notes

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rests

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18
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Location (higher or lower) in a musical scale

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pitch

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19
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Melody that serves as basis for a longer work

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theme

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20
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The common texture of early music

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monophonic

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21
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True or False:

A polyphonic texture is one where a melody is accompanied by other parts.

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False

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True or False:

A Grand Staff includes both the treble and bass clefs.

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True

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True or False:

The “A” above middle C has a standard frequency of 440 cycles per second.

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Ttrue

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24
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True or False:

A chromatic scale includes both half steps and whole steps.

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False

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True or False: Ledger lines are short lines that extend the range of a staff to include pitches higher and lower.
True
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# Choose the column which list the BEST order of voices/instruments from the highest pitch register. A B C D Soprano Alto Soprano Soprano Bass Soprano Alto Tenor Tenor Bass Tenor Alto Alto Tenor Bass Bass
``` C Soprano Alto Tenor Bass ```
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# Choose the column which list the BEST order of voices/instruments from the highest pitch register. A B C D Violin Violin Violin Violin Cello Viola Viola Viola Viola Cello DB DB DB DB Cello Cello DB=Double Bass
B Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
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# Choose the column which list the BEST order of voices/instruments from the highest pitch register. A B C D Oboe Oboe EH Oboe EH Bassoon Oboe EH Bassoon EH Bassoon CB CB CB CB Bassoon ``` EH = English Horn CB = Contrabassoon ```
A Oboe English horn Bassoon Contrabassoon
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# Choose the column which list the BEST order of voices/instruments from the highest pitch register. A B C D Trombone Horn Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trombone Horn Horn Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba Trombone
C Trumpet Horn Trombone Tuba
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Which category of soprano voice specializes in ornamentation and rapid passages in the upper register?
coloratura
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In what family are the instruments that are played by being struck or shaken?
percussion
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What term means playing two strings at the same time on a violin?
double stopping
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In which family of instruments does the Sousaphone belong?
Miscellaneous Brass
34
Use of the computer falls into which stage of electronic music evolution?
Third Stage
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The only bass instruments in this group is the: ``` A. English horn B. saxophone C. double bass D. cornet E. viola ```
D. cornet
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The only definite pitched percussion instrument in this group is the: ``` A. triangle B. orchestra bells C. snare drum D. bass drum E. cymbals ```
B. orchestra bells
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The only male specialized operatic voice classification in this group is the: ``` A. robusto B. mezzo C. contralto D. lyric soprano E. euphonium ```
A. robusto
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This historical instrument was used from the Middle Ages until the eighteenth century; the treble size was often called for by J.S. Bach. ``` A. guitar B. euphonium C. tam-tam D. celeste E. recorder ```
E. recorder
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This single reed woodwind instrument is named after its inventor and is not normally used in the orchestra: ``` A. harpischord B. horn C. saxophone D. maracas E. fluegelhorn ```
C. saxophone
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All orchestral string instruments can produce sound by plucking the string or by using what device? ``` A. bow B. tremolo C. edge tone D. mute E. bridge ```
A. bow
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Plucking the string is called what? ``` A. double stopping B. tremolo C. allegro D. glissando E. pizzicato ```
E. pizzicato
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This popular keyboard instrument preceded the piano. ``` A. guitar B. harpsichord C. accordion D. lute E. synthesizer ```
B. harpsichord
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This instrument uses a telescopic slide to change pitch. ``` A. horn B. euphonium C. trombone D. harpsichord E. recorder ```
C. trombone
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Which of the following is NOT a double reed instrument? ``` A. English horn B. bassoon C. oboe D. flugelhorn E. contrabassoon ```
D. flugelhorn
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Used by brass and strings to change and soften the sound:
Mute
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Fundamental tone with upper partials:
Natural Harmonic Series
47
Tone color:
Timbre
48
Plucking a string:
Pizzicato
49
Amplified vibrations:
Resonance
50
Slightly raising and lowering the pitch to beautify the tone:
Vibrato
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True or False: A transcription is a work that has been rewritten for another medium.
True
52
True or False: A solo may be accompanied as well as unaccompanied.
True
53
True or False: It is proper to call two performers, one vocalist and one pianist accompanying the vocalist, a "vocal duet."
False
54
True or False: The opera orchestra is featured during the performance of the overture.
True
55
True or False: The orchestra shares the stage with the chorus in an opera.
False
56
What term is given to the selection of voice, instrument or ensemble made by the composer?
performance medium
57
What term other than "transcription" means the rewriting of a work for another medium?
arrangement
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The leader of an orchestra who is responsible for directing the performance and rehearsals is called a ______________.
conductor
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A large vocal ensemble is called a choir or a _________.
chorus
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Small musical groups with one player on a part are called ______________ ensembles.
chamber
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Which instrument ensemble has the longest tradition of instrumentation and arrangement?
symphony orchestra
62
The brass section of the complete jazz ensemble contains what instruments along with trombones?
trumpets
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Lead sheets are found in ___________ books.
fake
64
A small jazz ensemble from three to six players is given what name?
Jazz combo
65
How many musicians are in a septet?
7
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An orchestra normally includes the following sections except: ``` A. strings B. woodwinds C. brasses D. keyboards E. percussion ```
D. keyboards
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To sing without instrumental accompaniment is called: ``` A. obligato B. a cappella C. rubato D. flexibility E. antiphonal ```
B. a cappella
68
A concert band normally includes the following instruments except: ``` A. violins B. saxophones C. drums D. clarinets E. tubas ```
A. violins
69
Musical productions of Biblical events without theatrical features associated with opera are called: ``` A. operettas B. overtures C. masses D. requiems E. oratorios ```
E. oratorios
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Two violins, one viola, one cello:
Quartet
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Violin, cello, piano
Trio
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Soprano with piano accompaniment
Solo
73
A piece played on piano for four hands
Duet
74
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn
Quintet
75
Name the most easily comprehended musical structure.
Phase
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What is found at the phrase end and creates a momentary feeling of completion?
Cadence
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Name the smallest unit of musical structure that has a recognizable pattern.
Motive
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Which Italian term directs the performer to return to the beginning of a composition?
da capo
79
What is the main or most important theme of a fugue called?
subject
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What are connecting passages called in music?
transitions
81
Which term means "tail" and comes at the end of a movement?
coda
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The form in which a theme is stated and then repeated with modifications is given what name?
theme & variations
83
Which form has been the most important in music for the past 200 years?
Sonata-Allegro
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How many sections make up the basic sonata-allegro form?
three
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What is the lettering scheme? (each capital letter represents a melody) A B A
Ternary
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What is the lettering scheme? (each capital letter represents a melody) A A A A
Strophic
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What is the lettering scheme? (each capital letter represents a melody) A B A C A B A
Rondo
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What is the lettering scheme? (each capital letter represents a melody) A A' A'' A''' A''''
Theme and Variation
89
What is the lettering scheme? (each capital letter represents a melody) A B
Binary
90
The song America is made up of three _______________.
phrases
91
Three Blind Mice is an example of what musical structure?
round
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The most extensive use of imitation occurs in the musical form called _______________.
fugue
93
Which form did Schubert choose for The Erlking?
through composed
94
The sonata-allegro form consists of all of these sections:
exposition, development, and reacap
95
The scherzo is a livelier, more playful version of the minuet-trio form.
True
96
Without cadences, music would seem to wander aimlessly.
True
97
Instrumental music never uses the ABA song form.
False
98
A phrase may contain an important motive.
True
99
A canon is always imitative.
True

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