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Music Core Content Pre-Test
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I.
Multiple Choice: ​Each question in the first section is a multiple-choice question with
four answer choices. Read each question and answer choice carefully and choose the
best answer.
1. With a four-four time signature, a ​whole note​ receives how many beats?
a. 6
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4
2. With a four-four time signature, a ​quarter rest​ receives how many beats?
a. 2
b. 1
c. ¼
d. 4
3. With a four-four time signature, an ​eighth note​ receives how many beats?
a. 2
b. 1
c. ½
d. ⅛
4. With a four-four time signature, a ​dotted half note​ receives how many beats?
a. 1 ½
b. 4
c. 2 ½
d. 3
5. With a four-four time signature, a ​quarter note​ receives how many beats?
a. 3
b. 1
c. ¼
d. 4
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Use the following image to identify the correct note name for questions 6-9.
6. Identify the correct note name/pitch.
a. F
b. C
c. H
d. E
7. Identify the correct note name/pitch.
a. G
b. B
c. C
d. A
8. Identify the correct note name/pitch.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
9. Identify the correct note name/pitch.
a. E
b. C
c. H
d. G
10. Identify the correct note name/pitch.
a. E
b. C
c. H
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d. G
11. Ternary form is also known as what?
a. ABACA form
b. Call and Response
c. AB form
d. ABA form
12. “The same melody played together but at different times” is the definition of which term?
a. Canon
b. Binary form
c. Music
D. Refrain
13. Binary form is also known as what?
a. AB form
b. Rondo form
c. Sonata form
d. AC form
14. Identify the letters that correctly correspond with the sections of a 5-part Rondo form.
a. AABBC
b. BABCA
c. ABCDE
d. ABACA
15. The form that includes a melody presented by a “leader” and is followed by a melody
presented by the “followers.”
a. Canon
b. Music
c. Call and Response
d. Question and Answer
II. Matching: Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions.
16. _______ Classical
A. This period means “rebirth.” This period
brought increased amounts of harmony and
17. _______ Renaissance
polyphony into music.
B. This time period is known for music with
18. _______ Modern
complexity, intricate harmonies, and
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19. _______ Baroque
ornamentation. Opera began in this time
20. _______ Romantic
period.
C. The harpsichord was replaced by the
piano in this time period. Music had a
lighter, more simple texture.
D. Music in this time period was composed
for the purpose of emotional expression.
Music had less structure and was less
formal.
E. This time period is known for music that
was created for experimental
purposes. New harmonies, rhythms,
melodies, and timbre were used.