Music Elements EXAM
1.
One of the elements of music is …
a.
composer
b.
timbre
c.
recording
2.
The progression of single tones is …
a.
tempo
b.
form
c.
melody
3.
Sound organized in patterns is …
a.
rhythm
b.
tempo
c.
dynamics
4.
Rondo is an example of …
a.
form
b.
tempo
c.
rhythm
5.
Many music terms are from what language?
a.
Italian
b.
Russian
c.
Portuguese
6.
Which of the following answers is NOT related to form?
a.
Presto - Largo
b.
Theme - Variations
c.
Call - Response
7.
‘Allegro’ and ‘Largo’ are related to …
a.
tempo
b.
dynamics
c.
timbre
8.
A chord is an example of …
a.
harmony
b.
triad
c.
both a & b
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9.
Which means ‘degrees of loudness’?
a.
rhythm
b.
dynamics
c.
tempo
10.
Two or more tones sounding together create …
a.
melody
b.
discord
c.
harmony
11.
What distinguishes one voice or instrument from another?
a.
timbre
b.
melody
c.
dynamics
12.
Fortissimo means …
a.
very loud
b.
very soft
c.
very difficult
13.
How many sections does ABA form have?
a.
two
b.
three
c.
four
14.
How many elements of music are listed in the Core Content?
a.
seven
b.
eight
c.
nine
15.
A musical composition with only two distinct contrasting sections fits
which form?
a.
ABA
b.
AB
c.
theme & variations
16.
The term for ‘soft’ is …
a.
forte
b.
piano
c.
mezzo
17.
Crescendo means …
a.
gradually stop playing
b.
gradually play softer
c.
gradually play louder
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Music Elements EXAM
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Music Elements – OPEN RESPONSE
PROMPT
You have been asked to compose soundtrack music for a 10-minute film
about the Kentucky Derby.
DIRECTIONS
Answer all parts of the item below.
1. Explain what you want your piece of music to express
to an audience.
2. Explain specifically how you will use the following elements in the
piece of music you compose:
A. dynamics
B. rhythm
C. tempo
SCORING GUIDE
The Kentucky General Scoring Guide will be used to assess your response.
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