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31 Cards in this Set
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The way in which different musical sounds are combined is called
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texture. CORRECT. Specific types of texture include monophony, homophony, and polyphony |
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What texture is represented by a musical piece that consists of a single melody with no accompaniment?
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monophony CORRECT. Gregorian chants of the Middle Ages are a good example of monophonic texture. |
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What texture is represented in a musical piece consisting of a solo voice with chordal accompaniment?
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song texture CORRECT. Song texture is a type of homophony, a texture characterized by one melody (in this case, sung by the singer) accompanied by harmony. |
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What texture is represented by a musical piece in which you hear two or more distinct musical lines simultaneously?
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polyphony |
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What alternative term is sometimes used in place of "polyphony?"
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counterpoint |
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The perception of highness or lowness that we assign to a musical pitch is related to what physical property of the vibrating object that produces the sound?
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frequency |
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What is the musical term used to describe the interval relationship between all notes that share the same pitch name?
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octave |
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The technical term used to describe playing a string instrument such as the violin or bass by plucking with the fingers instead of using a bow is
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pizzicato |
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Which of the following harmonic intervals would sound most dissonant when both tones are sounded simultaneously?
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seventh (e.g., C up to B) CORRECT. The major seventh sounds extremely harsh. |
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Subsections of a melody are often referred to as
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phrases. |
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The most common consonant chord, consisting of three tones, is called a
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triad. CORRECT. In its most common form, the triad consists of one primary note (the "root" or "tonic") and two other notes, one a third above it and the other a fifth above it. |
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Which of the following sequences of whole steps and half steps (from lowest pitch to highest pitch) represents a major scale?
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whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half |
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Which of the following sequences of whole steps and half steps (from lowest pitch to highest pitch) represents a minor scale?
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whole - half - whole - whole - half - whole - whole CORRECT. This pattern creates the ascending version of the natural minor scale. |
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A scale that moves completely by half steps is called
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chromatic. |
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A jazz drum set typically includes
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Snare drum, bass drum, two tom-tom drums; and hi-hat, ride and crash cymbals |
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In tonal music, the triad built on the keynote is called a
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tonic chord. |
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Which of the following chord progressions represents a full (or authentic) cadence?
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V - I CORRECT. The full cadence is used to mark the end of a section or of the entire piece, sounding very conclusive. |
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The regular pulsation perceived in most music is called the
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beat. CORRECT. The beat is the pulse that you tap your foot or clap your hands along with when listening to music. |
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The organization of beats into a recurring pattern of stressed and unstressed beats is called
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meter. |
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Which of the following provides an example of a triple meter?
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3 4 |
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What is the name given to rhythms in which some notes seem to come ahead of the beat?
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syncopated CORRECT. Syncopation is often used in dance music to provide rhythmic drive. |
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Which of the following tempo markings means "at a walking pace?"
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andante CORRECT. Andante is a moderately slow tempo, between adagio and allegro. |
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Which of the following tempo markings instructs the performer to play fast?
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allegro |
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Which of the following dynamic markings means "very loud?"
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ff |
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Which of the following dynamic markings means "medium soft?"
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mp |
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When composers want to indicate a gradual increase in volume, they use the term
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crescendo. |
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The perceived organization (or structure) of a piece of music is known as its
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form. CORRECT. Perceived organization results from the listener's awareness of thematic repetitions and other sections providing contrast. |
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In the representation of musical form shown here [A B A'], the "prime" mark (') added to the final section carries what meaning?
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The third section is similar but not identical to the first section. CORRECT. The prime mark indicates that the two sections are similar, but they are different enough to warrant a distinguishing symbol. |
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Which of the following is an example of binary form?
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AABB |
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Which of the following choices correctly orders vocal ranges from high to low (note: low women's voices are usually higher than men's voices)?
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alto - tenor - baritone - bass CORRECT. Above the alto voice are soprano and mezzo-soprano. |
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The act of making up music spontaneously, as it is being performed, is called
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improvisation. |