Test 1

Question 1

In acoustics, the term frequency means

Answer 1

How often a sound can be played

Question 2

A major third is comprised of

Answer 2

Two steps

Question 3

In physics the level of strength of a sound vibrations is called

Answer 3

Amplitude

Question 4

Tone color depends on ______ for the general quality of musical sound.

Answer 4

The arrangement of the overtone series

Question 5

The time aspect of music is commonly called

Answer 5

Rhythm

Question 6

A pattern of repetitive strong beats and weak beats is called

Answer 6

Meter

Question 7

The distance between two pitches is called

Answer 7

Interval

Question 8

What interval is used to stack one on top of each other to create chords?

Answer 8

Third

Question 9

A minor chord is composed of

Answer 9

A step and a half

Question 10

A major chord is composed of

Answer 10

Two steps

Question 11

Which chord has a minor third on top of a major third

Answer 11

Major

Question 12

Which chord has a major third on top of a major third

Answer 12

Augmented

Question 13

Which chord has a minor third on top and a minor third on bottom

Answer 13

Diminished

Question 14

Which chord has a major third on top of a minor third

Answer 14

Minor

Question 15

Which scale is the augmented chord related to

Answer 15

Whole tone

Question 16

What are the three basic elements needed in order to have classical music?

Answer 16

Harmony, melody, and rhythm

Question 17

If a musical phrase is complete it needs to have :

Answer 17

Antecedent and consequence, question and answer, half and authentic cadences

Question 18

Which type of chord is compressed?

Answer 18

Diminished

Question 19

A wall is to brick, what a piece of music is to

Answer 19

Measure

Question 20

An eight note lasts how long?

Answer 20

Half a beat

Question 21

A half note lasts

Answer 21

Two beats

Question 22

A quarter note lasts

Answer 22

1 beat

Question 23

A dotted half note lasts

Answer 23

Three beats

Question 24

A whole note last

Answer 24

4 beats

Question 25

Which scale is the diminished chord related to?

Answer 25

Chromatic

Question 26

Any pitch you hear could be considered :

Answer 26

Overtones, partials, and harmonics