Musical Elements 2

Question 0

Which is the odd one out?

Binary. Sonata. Ostinato. Song Form

Answer 0

Ostinato - this refers to a repeating rhythmic or melodic device. The others were types of structure.

P.S: Ostinato could be viewed as a composing device.

Question 1

Which is the odd one out?

Forte. Piano. Binary. Crescendo

Answer 1

Binary - this is a structural device, the others were dynamic markings.

Question 2

Which is the odd one out?

Solo. Trio. Major. Homophonic

Answer 2

Major - this refers to the overall key or a piece or the tonality of a particular chord. The other key words refer to texture.

Question 3

Which is the odd one out?

Allegro. Lento. Pentatonic. Prestissimo

Answer 3

Pentatonic - this is a five note scale; many nursery rhymes are based on a Pentatonic scale. The other key words are all speed indications.

Question 4

Which is the odd one out?

Monophonic
Homophonic
Tierce da picardi
Polyphonic

Answer 4

Tierce da picardi - this term describes a piece of music that ends in the tonic major when the whole piece up to this point has been written on the tonic minor. The other key words all describe different textures.