2021 Music Assessment Practice

Dynamics refer to how loud or soft music is.

MELODY refers to a single line of notes played or sung.

Which 2 artists wrote "We Are The World?"

The Beach Boys popularized the heavy metal style.

What was the purpose of the "We are the World" recording?

All of these musicians were from the 1960s EXCEPT

Texture in music refers to ...

Whistle tone refers to ___ singing in their highest register.

Folk musicians such as Bob Dylan protested the Vietnam War in their songs.

All of these musicians were from the 1970s EXCEPT

Falsetto refers to ____ singing in their highest register.

Rock bands that were defined by their image rather than music.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones were from Germany

TEMPO refers to how loud or soft music is.

All of these musicians were from the 1980s EXCEPT

Strong dance beat, electronic effects, melodic repetition. Ex: ABBA, BeeGees

Loud & distorted guitar. Ex: Led Leppelin/ACDC

RHYTHM refers to the pattern of short and long notes.

Soul music has its roots in Blues and Gospel music

Soul Music has sociological roots

Classical Melodies & visual art. Ex: Pink Flyod

Soft, singable melodies, & romantic lyrics. Ex: Billy Joel

HARMONY refers to 2 or more notes sung or played at the same time.